Reports Report 6425sn (Event 6425-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6425-2020
Observer
NameThomas W
Experience Level4/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressAlbany, NY
Latitude42° 44' 42.62'' N (42.75°)
Longitude 73° 50' 57.48'' W (-73.85°)
Elevation105.29m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-11-08 19:22 EST
UT Date & Time2020-11-09 00:22 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle120°
Moving
Facing azimuth176.81°
First azimuth161.73°
First elevation23°
Last azimuth188.82°
Last elevation11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-6
ColorGreen
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksMeteor appeared to break into two pieces at moment of maximum brilliance.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksOne piece of the meteor continued along the original trajectory. Second piece angled off in a SW trajectory.