Reports Report 1487a (Event 1487-2018)

Observer
Name Charles G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I have probably seen only 3 of these in my life. This one resembled a firework shell; probably lasted 7 seconds.
Location
Address , NJ
Latitude 40° 36' 55.12'' N (40.615312°)
Longitude 74° 46' 4.33'' W (-74.76787°)
Elevation 53.351m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-04-19 19:20 EDT
UT Date & Time 2018-04-19 23:20 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 20°
Moving
Facing azimuth 297.73°
First azimuth 114.56°
First elevation 69°
Last azimuth 312.87°
Last elevation 43°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 30°
Remarks glowing yellow tail of light
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -