Looked up from playing with 4-5 other boys -- immediately ran to tell others. There was a league football game on the Big Field and lights on at the park. Most were looking in the other direction. Only 1 man noticed the flash and saw it, as well.
Location
Address
New York, NY
Latitude
40° 37' 53.22'' N (40.631449°)
Longitude
74° 0' 41.86'' W (-74.011627°)
Elevation
23.70962m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-11-01 21:00 EST
UT Date & Time
2013-11-02 01:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
217.5°
First azimuth
215.98°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
254.75°
Last elevation
31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-22
Color
Yellowish orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
there was an explosion when it started, and an explosion when it stopped
