Reports Report 6425ml (Event 6425-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6425-2020
Observer
NameRobert W
Experience Level3/5
RemarksIt was wonderful. When it first caught my eye it was so vivid I thought it was a firework (like a rocket) but there were no others streaks in the sky and I shouted to my wife and daughter "I think I just saw a meteor!." I was so convinced I checked your Website late last night and saw no information. Since I don't think this is a peak period for meteors (like Perseid) I wasn't sure what to make of it. Discouraged, I saw no news. But my wife passed your announcement along to me this afternoon so I immediately contacted you. So glad my beliefs were confirmed! It was beautiful green almost like a carbon arc lamp and a long tail. Sorry they go by so fast. Hope I get to see one again!
Location
AddressRiverhead, NY
Latitude40° 54' 54.9'' N (40.92°)
Longitude 72° 41' 16.75'' W (-72.69°)
Elevation3.74m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-11-08 19:22 EST
UT Date & Time2020-11-09 00:22 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle260°
Moving
Facing azimuth287.79°
First azimuth284.02°
First elevation55°
Last azimuth275.03°
Last elevation45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorDark Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length15°
RemarksGlowing green and white tail
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksI thought at first it was a firework
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-