Reports Report 2891ei (Event 2891-2015)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2891-2015
Observer
NameMichael D
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI was blown away when I came to a red light. I turned to the second lane to see if there was a fellow traveler... I was the only one on the road at the moment. I wished I could share it with someone. I am now sharing it with you.
Location
AddressMerrimack, NH
Latitude42° 50' 21.23'' N (42.84°)
Longitude 71° 29' 25.97'' W (-71.49°)
Elevation49.62m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2015-11-01 16:12 EST
UT Date & Time2015-11-01 21:12 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle258°
Moving
Facing azimuth352.86°
First azimuth358.56°
First elevation15°
Last azimuth320.2°
Last elevation9°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorLight Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksBurned in like a small rocket (had a flashback of Iraq) with a small tail, small arch, and the last 1/8 of visibility it fragmented into 2 or 3 pieces which dissolved in a faction of a second. The last moment was just as bright as its entry.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksBurned in like a small rocket (had a flashback of Iraq) with a small tail, small arch, and the last 1/8 of visibility it fragmented into 2 or 3 pieces which dissolved in a faction of a second. The last moment was just as bright as its entry.