Reports Report 9158h (Event 9158-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9158-2022
Observer
NameLaura R
Experience Level1/5
RemarksIt was sudden and spectacular- I was driving to Bradley Airport on CT-11 N and it shot across the sky from right to left
Location
AddressSalem, CT
Latitude41° 30' 19.95'' N (41.51°)
Longitude 72° 18' 7.55'' W (-72.3°)
Elevation138.76m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-11-22 03:08 EST
UT Date & Time2022-11-22 08:08 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle252°
Moving
Facing azimuth-
First azimuth60°
First elevation44°
Last azimuth80°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-17
ColorOrange, Red, yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length20°
RemarksLong brightly lit orange train made up of specks, like sparkles or glitter. Lasted only a second or two then fell/dispersed and faded
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-