Reports Report 697d (Event 697-2018)

Observer
Name John H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Very noticeable and saw with another observer. At twilight, extremely bright, lasted 3-4 seconds and very bright terminal flash before disappearing with residual smoke trail.
Location
Address Fanwood, NJ
Latitude 40° 38' 38.59'' N (40.644053°)
Longitude 74° 23' 9.39'' W (-74.385943°)
Elevation 49.302m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-02-21 18:15 EST
UT Date & Time 2018-02-21 23:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 259°
Moving
Facing azimuth 217.69°
First azimuth 312.38°
First elevation 49°
Last azimuth 213.55°
Last elevation 27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Light Blue, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 20°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Meteor got extremely bright before disappearing completely
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -