Reports Report 1529cm (Event 1529-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1529-2023
Observer
NameLinda P
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThis was a significant sighting in my lifetime. I observed a similar, but stronger event over Rochester NY in 1991 or 1992. This sighting reminded me of that earlier one.
Location
AddressSterling, NY
Latitude43° 20' 7.45'' N (43.34°)
Longitude 76° 37' 26.73'' W (-76.62°)
Elevation124.16m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-11 20:01 EDT
UT Date & Time2023-03-12 01:01 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle102°
Moving
Facing azimuth121.82°
First azimuth119.04°
First elevation43°
Last azimuth144.19°
Last elevation34°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorOrange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe ball of light was followed by sparks/sparklers