Reports Report 5712ax (Event 5712-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5712-2020
Observer
NameJohn L
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI have seen “shooting stars” many times in my 55 years. This was nothing like those sightings. It was probably 100 times the size of a normal shooting star and seemed so much closer. Greenish yellow, vibrant and luminous. Left a streak behind it. I feel like most of the color was in the actual “ball” and then faded to a white tail. At least one other person at the outdoor gathering saw it. He shared my excitement and said, “something that big will have to be on the news tonight”
Location
AddressSouthampton Township, NJ
Latitude39° 55' 48.26'' N (39.93°)
Longitude 74° 44' 11.27'' W (-74.74°)
Elevation11.1m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-10-10 20:30 EDT
UT Date & Time2020-10-11 00:30 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle269°
Moving
Facing azimuth114.57°
First azimuth169.69°
First elevation40°
Last azimuth101.77°
Last elevation45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
ColorLight Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-