This object was larger and slower than a "shooting star" and I saw it through the windshield. It entered my vision from above the car and moved ahead of me and downward before flashing white and dulling to orange and going out. The whole sighting lasted about 3 seconds.
Location
Address
Buffalo, NY
Latitude
42° 52' 59.09'' N (42.88°)
Longitude
78° 52' 58.2'' W (-78.88°)
Elevation
176.58m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-10-23 21:40 EDT
UT Date & Time
2018-10-24 01:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
165°
Moving
Facing azimuth
329.04°
First azimuth
306.38°
First elevation
90°
Last azimuth
325.95°
Last elevation
53°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The object flashed white and then faded to an orange glow for approximately a second before disappearing from view.
