The spot where I saw the flash is downhill from the horizon below my observation. This should be considered when analyzing how many degrees above the horizon I noted the flash to be.
Location
Address
Geneseo, NY
Latitude
42° 48' 5.69'' N (42.80158°)
Longitude
77° 49' 11.51'' W (-77.819864°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-10-24 22:59 EDT
UT Date & Time
2011-10-25 02:59 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
72.37755°
First azimuth
84.2779°
First elevation
34°
Last azimuth
74.4195°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Blueish-White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
7°
Remarks
It was shaped like a flame tailing the front of the meteorite. Glowing bright white, bits of black particles were falling behind the tail.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
The flaming tail had black fragments falling behind it.
