Reports Report 5809es (Event 5809-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5809-2022
Observer
NameCharon F
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI was driving west. The ball a trail came from NE and went SW before the ball and trail dissipated in the sky.
Location
AddressGalway, NY
Latitude42° 58' 29.85'' N (42.97°)
Longitude 74° 0' 4.48'' W (-74°)
Elevation217.21m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-09-02 23:32 EDT
UT Date & Time2022-09-03 03:32 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle261°
Moving
Facing azimuth271.47°
First azimuth298.3°
First elevation47°
Last azimuth263.97°
Last elevation40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
ColorBlue, Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length40°
RemarksWhite glowing sparks then disappeared
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksBright flash and what looked like white electric sparks
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-