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Observer
Name
Joshua S
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It seemed slower than a shooting star but faster and dimmer than a flare. The object was bright green with a long red tail and strobing white lights in the distance like a light house but faster were going off until it fell behind the treeline.
Location
Address
Taunton, MA
Latitude
41° 51' 53.91'' N (41.864974°)
Longitude
71° 2' 30.47'' W (-71.041797°)
Elevation
25.572m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-05-17 00:50 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-05-17 04:50 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
170°
Moving
Facing azimuth
359.88°
First azimuth
354.46°
First elevation
70°
Last azimuth
357.72°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Green, red, white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
10s
Length
35°
Remarks
Red and very long
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Distant flashing during the fall not on impact
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
