Reports Report 2114ca (Event 2114-2024)

Observer
Name Pete T
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks The object appeared suddenly, got brighter as it moved across the sky and left a fragmented trail
Location
Address East Brunswick, NJ
Latitude 40° 25' 36.65'' N (40.426848°)
Longitude 74° 22' 54.6'' W (-74.381833°)
Elevation 45.958492m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-04-26 22:10 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-04-27 02:10 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 258°
Moving
Facing azimuth 60.36°
First azimuth 63.27°
First elevation 33°
Last azimuth 24.44°
Last elevation 27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Light Blue, Green, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 20°
Remarks glowing train that broke into pieces
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks bright light and then fade to dark
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks glowing train which broke into 3 or 4 pieces