Reports Report 3955j (Event 3955-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3955-2016
Observer
NameMark C
Experience Level2/5
RemarksIt burned out while still above ground headed north in an arcing trajectory with pieces burning off.
Location
AddressEast Hanover, NJ
Latitude40° 49' 23.29'' N (40.82°)
Longitude 74° 21' 56.74'' W (-74.37°)
Elevation68.94m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-10-14 20:16 EDT
UT Date & Time2016-10-15 00:16 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle128°
Moving
Facing azimuth349.74°
First azimuth303.33°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth5.64°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length10°
RemarksIt was like like pieces burning off in an arc underneath it
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSaw arcing pieces falling and burning off underneath it