Reports Report 1986a (Event 1986-2024)

Observer
Name Aaron P
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Was the longest lasting, brightest I've seen. Also looked like it was falling to the ground instead of across the sky. Have seen some amazing and extremely active showers. This was a single trail.
Location
Address Columbiaville, NY
Latitude 42° 19' 6.65'' N (42.318514°)
Longitude 73° 44' 57.67'' W (-73.749353°)
Elevation 42.69817m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-04-15 03:35 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-04-15 07:35 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle
Moving
Facing azimuth 91°
First azimuth 91°
First elevation 80°
Last azimuth 91°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -19
Color White and then green
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Trail started bright white/yellow very high in sky and was pretty thin. As it came straight down at about 1/4 of the duration it flashed and trail got thicker. At about 1/2 way through it turned green and continued to the horizon.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -