Reports Report 6425pa (Event 6425-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6425-2020
Observer
NameKaren T
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThe location we spotted it was mile marker 67.9 on exit 24 of the Adirondack Northway. Being up on the overpass, with no traffic behind us, almost no cars on the highway below, and very dark, clear sky, we were able to come to a full stop to observe it clearly cross as we were looking south, preparing to turn onto the southbound ramp. Very low descent-angle across the sky.
Location
AddressWarrensburg, NY
Latitude43° 36' 13.69'' N (43.6°)
Longitude 73° 43' 50.43'' W (-73.73°)
Elevation224.83m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-11-08 19:30 EST
UT Date & Time2020-11-09 00:30 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle98°
Moving
Facing azimuth157.62°
First azimuth92.86°
First elevation28°
Last azimuth218.43°
Last elevation21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorLight Green main body and stream, and one large Orange piece sparked off the tail and burned out while the meteor continued to crossed our view.
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksFireball body was a bright light green but a single large bright orange chunk came off the trail of the tail as it crossed over the highway (we stopped our truck on the overpass as soon as we spotted it! SO beautiful!