Reports Report 7267v (Event 7267-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7267-2020
Observer
NameMichael S
Experience Level3/5
Remarksseemed close to me. I first thought it was a plane crashing. planes fly over going to buffalo airport this area.
Location
AddressElma Center, NY
Latitude42° 48' 12.36'' N (42.8°)
Longitude 78° 37' 46.66'' W (-78.63°)
Elevation276.91m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-02 12:17 EST
UT Date & Time2020-12-02 17:17 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle130°
Moving
Facing azimuth85°
First azimuth70°
First elevation50°
Last azimuth88°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-17
ColorPink, Light Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length10°
Remarksglowing train, thin at tail, wider to the mass, with pink blue green yellow orange, in color. The mass was bright. Then broke up and disipated like sparkles.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThe mass was bright. Then broke up and disipated like sparkles.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe mass was bright seemed like it slowed down. Then broke up and disipated like sparkles. Torwards earth.