Reports Report 3296a (Event 3296-2015)

Observer
Name Tom E
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Started small and grew larger comparing to the size of an airplane. Fiery orange, yellow around object until exploding bright white.
Location
Address New Haven, VT
Latitude 44° 7' 17.49'' N (44.121524°)
Longitude 73° 11' 13.98'' W (-73.187217°)
Elevation 101.513504m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-11-10 17:45 EST
UT Date & Time 2015-11-10 22:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 69.4°
First azimuth 67.94°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 69.28°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Large yellowish white flash without fragmenting traces that appeared to be an explosion.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -