Reports Report 7440bq (Event 7440-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7440-2020
Observer
NameKevin F
Experience Level2/5
RemarksWas very bright orange, I’ve seen a blue one before streak across the sky. Bright quick flash appeared in the sky, caught my eye, looked as I was driving and saw the fireball and it’s tail appear coming almost straight down rather then across
Location
Address, NY
Latitude40° 34' 19.44'' N (40.57°)
Longitude 74° 7' 5.54'' W (-74.12°)
Elevation14.67m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-07 19:27 EST
UT Date & Time2020-12-08 00:27 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle173°
Moving
Facing azimuth350.36°
First azimuth353.25°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth341.04°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksA bright flash and then the tail appeared
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-