Reports Report 5480br (Event 5480-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5480-2018
Observer
NamePeter P
Experience Level2/5
RemarksVery bright white L.E.D. looking light. Thought it was an airplane at first due to a near by airport.
Location
AddressFishers Island, NY
Latitude41° 17' 13.06'' N (41.29°)
Longitude 71° 59' 31.33'' W (-71.99°)
Elevation-2.04m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-10 16:45 EST
UT Date & Time2018-12-10 21:45 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle33°
Moving
Facing azimuth203.46°
First azimuth245.27°
First elevation49°
Last azimuth191.37°
Last elevation33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksA smaller light broke off and trailed behind until they both disappeared about a second later.