Reports Report 7440gy (Event 7440-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7440-2020
Observer
NameDaniel M
Experience Level2/5
RemarksNever saw anything this large, this bright, or what seemed to be this close to the earth before.
Location
Address, NY
Latitude40° 39' 27.81'' N (40.66°)
Longitude 73° 57' 43.31'' W (-73.96°)
Elevation24.58m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-07 20:00 EST
UT Date & Time2020-12-08 01:00 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle262°
Moving
Facing azimuth360°
First azimuth-
First elevation40°
Last azimuth360°
Last elevation30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-15
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksAll of a sudden I just saw a bright flash of orange and a trail of orange behind it as it soared across the sky
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-