Reports Report 7440dz (Event 7440-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7440-2020
Observer
NameStephanie B
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI’ve seen meteor showers/ shooting stars but I’ve never seen anything like this. Looked like something blew up in the sky
Location
AddressTonawanda, NY
Latitude42° 59' 54.67'' N (43°)
Longitude 78° 50' 22.78'' W (-78.84°)
Elevation174.81m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-07 19:30 EST
UT Date & Time2020-12-08 00:30 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle268°
Moving
Facing azimuth20°
First azimuth30°
First elevation60°
Last azimuth20°
Last elevation60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorOrange, Yellow, Red, bright orange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration-
Length-
RemarksLooked like a VERY thick shooting star but not clear/white. Very orange, looked on fire. Lasted about 2-3 seconds maybe
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-