Even though it was looking for a needle in a haystack we did hike across the valley looking for any signs in snow covered fields. We did not see any sign on the ground. Also, perspective of how far away this would have been was difficult to discern.
Location
Address
Cooperstown, NY
Latitude
42° 38' 33.19'' N (42.642554°)
Longitude
74° 53' 37.67'' W (-74.893796°)
Elevation
401.617m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-02-14 04:35 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-02-14 09:35 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
198°
Moving
Facing azimuth
133.47°
First azimuth
135.71°
First elevation
77°
Last azimuth
130.02°
Last elevation
22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
20°
Remarks
GLOWING TRAIN FADING QUICKLY
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Two flashes within the train. One final flash and one just above the final flash.
