Reports Report 1529bb (Event 1529-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1529-2023
Observer
NameJesse S
Experience Level1/5
RemarksMy wife and I both saw the fireball while walking into dinner at a restaurant. It's possible the fireball might have been caught on security cameras on the local businesses.
Location
AddressMansfield, MA
Latitude42° 1' 49.12'' N (42.03°)
Longitude 71° 13' 47.8'' W (-71.23°)
Elevation52.22m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-11 19:57 EST
UT Date & Time2023-03-12 00:57 UT
Duration<1s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle205°
Moving
Facing azimuth234.78°
First azimuth263.08°
First elevation40°
Last azimuth210.77°
Last elevation26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration0.5s
Length10°
RemarksGlowing orange trail
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksPieces falling off the back.