| Observer |
|
Name |
Charles H |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
The sighting occured at a highway construction site at night with lots of bright work lighting, but the fireball was still clearly visible. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Lawrence, MA |
|
Latitude |
42° 42' 30.12'' N (42.708367°)
|
|
Longitude |
71° 8' 17.4'' W (-71.138167°)
|
|
Elevation |
23.97m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2016-10-06 21:40 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-10-07 01:40 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
265° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
9.06° |
|
First azimuth |
39.24° |
|
First elevation |
47° |
|
Last azimuth |
323.63° |
|
Last elevation |
33° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-18 |
|
Color |
Orange, Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Appeared to be made up of multiple bright pieces, like the initial airburst of a firework. |
