Reports Report 387o (Event 387-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 387-2022
Observer
NameTom Z
Experience Level2/5
RemarksThis was easily the largest fireball I have seen in the sky. I am 58 years old.
Location
AddressWestport, CT
Latitude41° 10' 19.57'' N (41.17°)
Longitude 73° 23' 15.98'' W (-73.39°)
Elevation57.11m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-01-14 20:24 EST
UT Date & Time2022-01-15 01:24 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle251°
Moving
Facing azimuth153°
First azimuth155°
First elevation40°
Last azimuth144°
Last elevation26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-15
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksFragmentation. Like sparks coming off and trailing