Reports Report 3737acz (Event 3737-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3737-2016
Observer
NameTerri Z
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI was walking outside when I thought someone was shining a flashlight on me. I turned around to see the bright white light moving downward with a brief orange tail after the white light disappeared. I was startled, having no idea what I had actually seen. I am glad to learn it was a meteor because, quite honestly, it scared me.
Location
AddressPiffard, NY
Latitude42° 51' 6.43'' N (42.85°)
Longitude 77° 51' 21.74'' W (-77.86°)
Elevation185.16m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-10-04 22:35 EDT
UT Date & Time2016-10-05 02:35 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down to up
Descent Angle-
Moving
Facing azimuth156.49°
First azimuth153.21°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth152.33°
Last elevation23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length10°
RemarksGlowing orange
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-