Reports Report 381y (Event 381-2015)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 381-2015
Observer
NameBrandon B
Experience Level2/5
RemarksIt almost appeared like a firework at first with an initial flash that lit the sky greenish-violet
Location
AddressScottsville, NY
Latitude43° 2' 23.2'' N (43.04°)
Longitude 77° 44' 0.49'' W (-77.73°)
Elevation166.98m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2015-02-17 04:45 EST
UT Date & Time2015-02-17 09:45 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle70°
Moving
Facing azimuth244.41°
First azimuth256.68°
First elevation54°
Last azimuth226.58°
Last elevation39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorPurple, Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length10°
Remarksglowing train
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt seemed to split in two