Well, I took astronomy in college. but I've never seen anything like this! Very spectacular sight against clouds still lit by sunset.
Location
Address
Barnstable, MA
Latitude
41° 42' 1.16'' N (41.700321°)
Longitude
70° 18' 0.73'' W (-70.300202°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-01-12 05:10 EST
UT Date & Time
2014-01-12 10:10 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270°
First azimuth
-
First elevation
-
Last azimuth
180°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I saw bursts of green sparks descending from sky and then a bright green flash like a huge exploding star.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I first noticed burst of bright green sparks descending from left to right. I saw two bursts, then the bright green flash shaped liked huge exploding star.
