Reports Report 1529bt (Event 1529-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1529-2023
Observer
NameChelsea A
Experience Level4/5
RemarksI was driving west on route 9 toward Brattleboro VT
Location
AddressBrattleboro, VT
Latitude42° 54' 9.42'' N (42.9°)
Longitude 72° 25' 13.94'' W (-72.42°)
Elevation242.35m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-11 19:40 EDT
UT Date & Time2023-03-12 00:40 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle213°
Moving
Facing azimuth240°
First azimuth230°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth240°
Last elevation38°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorGreen
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThere was an initial huge bright flash (green) followed by several quick small green blasts as it arced and disappeared
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe bright green blasts went from biggest to smallest as it moved