Reports Report 830a (Event 830-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 830-2021
Observer
NameRay L
Experience Level3/5
RemarksAppeared to directly intersect the landing approach for Buffalo Airport KBUF then I realized what it was and it was a greater distance away.
Location
AddressBuffalo, NY
Latitude42° 51' 48.28'' N (42.86°)
Longitude 78° 48' 45.69'' W (-78.81°)
Elevation177.59m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-02-11 19:17 EST
UT Date & Time2021-02-12 00:17 UT
Duration<1s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle263°
Moving
Facing azimuth38.54°
First azimuth72.21°
First elevation23°
Last azimuth35.15°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksHalf second flash it appeared to be breaking up
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksPossibly three pieces