Reports Report 4480dj (Event 4480-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4480-2020
Observer
NameRalph H
Experience Level2/5
RemarksIncredible once in a lifetime event
Location
AddressWatkins Glen, NY
Latitude42° 18' 56.3'' N (42.32°)
Longitude 76° 54' 28.79'' W (-76.91°)
Elevation351.52m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-08-18 22:25 EDT
UT Date & Time2020-08-19 02:25 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle98°
Moving
Facing azimuth261.31°
First azimuth-
First elevation29°
Last azimuth333.9°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorBlue, Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length50°
RemarksGlowing train
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksLooked like glowing pieces dropping off main section