Reports Report 5480ab (Event 5480-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5480-2018
Observer
NameRobert W
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI honestly thought it was a large meteor or an alien space craft. Lol.
Location
Address, NJ
Latitude39° 12' 38.16'' N (39.21°)
Longitude 74° 42' 20.43'' W (-74.71°)
Elevation7.2m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-10 16:56 EST
UT Date & Time2018-12-10 21:56 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle260°
Moving
Facing azimuth123.77°
First azimuth171.99°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth112.35°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
Color Bright Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length15°
RemarksFirey light green tail fading to white
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-