Reports Report 6425vp (Event 6425-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6425-2020
Observer
NameBernadette U
Experience Level3/5
RemarksIt was so large and bright, at first I thought it was a firework, but realized it wasn’t based on distance it traveled and trajectory. It was amazing!
Location
AddressShoreham, NY
Latitude40° 57' 14.29'' N (40.95°)
Longitude 72° 53' 57.44'' W (-72.9°)
Elevation52.58m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-11-08 19:20 EST
UT Date & Time2020-11-09 00:20 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle197°
Moving
Facing azimuth290°
First azimuth100°
First elevation75°
Last azimuth290°
Last elevation33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorLight Blue
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length30°
RemarksBright, thick glowing train that remained for a few seconds then gradually faded
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe fireball broke up in all directions then faded