Reports Report 553q (Event 553-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 553-2023
Observer
NameJohn M
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI don't think I saw the start of this fireball, it was the brightness in my peripheral vision that got me to look in its direction to catch the last couple seconds. Brightest one I've ever seen and almost vertical from my position. I was actually out with my telescope trying to see the comet (found it, but disappointing)
Location
AddressScituate, MA
Latitude42° 11' 4.63'' N (42.18°)
Longitude 70° 43' 31.98'' W (-70.73°)
Elevation4.81m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-27 23:20 EST
UT Date & Time2023-01-28 04:20 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle14°
Moving
Facing azimuth285.6°
First azimuth292.38°
First elevation28°
Last azimuth277.2°
Last elevation11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorGreen
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-