Reports Report 3430i (Event 3430-2013)

Observer
Name Sean J
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I am an FDNY paramedic sitting in my ambulance at around 2 a.m. and I saw a an extremely bright light from almost directly above my truck. It appeared to be a meteor, but much larger, brighter, and closer than I have ever seen before. It was travelling from South to north on an arch. Lasted approximately 2 or 3 seconds. It was so bright I could see it clearly through cloud coverage, with a Cresent moon, somewhat foggy skies, and the ny city lights in the distance. When it hit the open sky, it was the brightest, largest object I have ever seen from space. It appeared to be just above the cloud coverage, that's how big and bright it was. It did not break apart, or make any sound. It did have a "tail". Same color white as the head. Very very cool to see.
Location
Address Woodhaven, NY
Latitude 40° 41' 16.99'' N (40.688053°)
Longitude 73° 51' 14.35'' W (-73.853985°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-12-26 02:02 EST
UT Date & Time 2013-12-26 07:02 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down to up
Descent Angle -
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 180°
First elevation 90°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color white
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -