Reports Report 301w (Event 301-2026)

Observer
Name Daniel H
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address West Springfield, MA
Latitude 42° 7' 57.73'' N (42.132702°)
Longitude 72° 37' 29.03'' W (-72.62473°)
Elevation 17.467535m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-11 17:40 EST
UT Date & Time 2026-01-11 22:40 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 105°
Moving
Facing azimuth 347.07°
First azimuth 330.15°
First elevation 43°
Last azimuth 340.31°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It grew in size and brightness in a flash before disappearing
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks I saw bright ember like sparks emanate from the tail end just before and while it seemed to erupt in a flash