Observer |
Name |
James K |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
I enjoyed the sighting and have seen 1 other that did explode in a bright flash in MA but I didn't know you could report them. |
Location |
Address |
Strafford, NH |
Latitude |
43° 13' 2.18'' N (43.217273°)
|
Longitude |
71° 8' 20.11'' W (-71.13892°)
|
Elevation |
188.729m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2017-12-26 18:00 EST
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-12-26 23:00 UT
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
160° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
350.16° |
First azimuth |
350.15° |
First elevation |
30° |
Last azimuth |
354.69° |
Last elevation |
40° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-22 |
Color |
White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
1s |
Length |
15° |
Remarks |
It had along white trailing, then broke off a small piece from the main large body with a small trail. Then both disappeared |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
It had along white trailing, then broke off a small piece from the main large body with a small trail. Then both disappeared |