This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3-2021
Observer
Name
Christine P
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was driving in my car when I noticed this. The address where I saw it is approximate by less than a tenth of a mile. Also, I couldn’t see it reach the horizon as I was driving and trees/buildings blocked my field of view.
Location
Address
Schenectady, NY
Latitude
42° 44' 24.32'' N (42.74°)
Longitude
73° 56' 31.5'' W (-73.94°)
Elevation
99.53m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-12-31 20:45 EST
UT Date & Time
2021-01-01 01:45 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
229°
Moving
Facing azimuth
290.85°
First azimuth
319.04°
First elevation
37°
Last azimuth
307.8°
Last elevation
9°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
-
Remarks
It was a glowing train. If the fireball was about 5mm in diameter in my field of view, the train was about 10mm to 12cm long.
