I am an amateur astronomer with 40+ years experience. I own an 8 inch and a 16 inch reflecting telescope. I was inside when I saw the fireball, therefore my intimate details are lacking. I viewed it through sheer curtains on a picture window.
Location
Address
Wolcott, CT
Latitude
41° 33' 39.23'' N (41.560897°)
Longitude
72° 57' 25.12'' W (-72.956979°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-01-12 17:10 EST
UT Date & Time
2014-01-12 22:10 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
-
First elevation
90°
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
90°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
yellowish white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Small fiery pieces breaking away from the main fireball
