This was one of the more spectacular meteors I have chanced to see. Fortunately I was driving north pre-dawn away from any light pollution and it appeared exactly in my field of view. It lasted long enough for me to realize that it was not an aircraft nor satellite, so I got a good clear look at it.
Location
Address
Pamelia Center, NY
Latitude
44° 1' 34.08'' N (44.03°)
Longitude
75° 54' 59.27'' W (-75.92°)
Elevation
141.17m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-10-02 05:57 EDT
UT Date & Time
2022-10-02 09:57 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
115°
Moving
Facing azimuth
359.33°
First azimuth
343.01°
First elevation
40°
Last azimuth
15°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
White, but as it fragmented there was a hint of blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
8°
Remarks
Strong train with a relatively tight termination.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The fireball briefly separates into 2 sections at the head: the smaller section was behind and a little below the main section. The smaller section persisted very briefly and had a bluish cast. The main section may have had a blue tint to the stern area.
