Reports Report 2507a (Event 2507-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2507-2023
Observer
NameJessica G
Experience Level3/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressUnion, NJ
Latitude40° 41' 34.19'' N (40.69°)
Longitude 74° 16' 58.97'' W (-74.28°)
Elevation33.32m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-05-08 12:23 EDT
UT Date & Time2023-05-08 16:23 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle158°
Moving
Facing azimuth235.38°
First azimuth242.02°
First elevation57°
Last azimuth252.76°
Last elevation27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorLight Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThe fireball or meteor went from top left to bottom right and looked light a huge white streak with hints of other colors within the tail with a bright white ball at the head of it before finally disintegrating.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe fireball or meteor went from top left to bottom right and looked light a huge white streak with hints of other colors within the tail with a bright white ball at the head of it before finally disintegrating.