Reports Report 2987bj (Event 2987-2015)

Observer
Name Edson J
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was driving at the time, but as someone who has seen shooting stars before, this looked brighter.
Location
Address Framingham, MA
Latitude 42° 17' 57.92'' N (42.299422°)
Longitude 71° 26' 30.86'' W (-71.441905°)
Elevation 55.941757m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-11-03 19:28 EST
UT Date & Time 2015-11-04 00:28 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 108°
Moving
Facing azimuth 76.47°
First azimuth 24.17°
First elevation 57°
Last azimuth 42.48°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Yellow, orange
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 A small bright light came off the bigger body. After separation the small piece disappeared while the larger object continued for approximately 1 second