Reports Report 3955l (Event 3955-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3955-2016
Observer
NameJohn C
Experience Level4/5
RemarksMy kids and I were looking in that direction and all of a sudden there was an explosion in the sky. Seemed really far away but it was still impressive. It really did look like an exploding rocket.
Location
AddressBinghamton, NY
Latitude42° 11' 37.09'' N (42.19°)
Longitude 75° 51' 0.44'' W (-75.85°)
Elevation282.06m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-10-14 20:10 EDT
UT Date & Time2016-10-15 00:10 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle200°
Moving
Facing azimuth140°
First azimuth140°
First elevation20°
Last azimuth140°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorLight Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt looked like a rocket exploded and fell
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt looked like sparks