This was in my opinion a once in a lifetime type fireball and I frequently veiw meteor showers. It was so bright and large I was left standing there almost in shock.
Location
Address
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Latitude
39° 22' 44.3'' N (39.378973°)
Longitude
74° 41' 2.48'' W (-74.684021°)
Elevation
13.770042m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-04-16 22:40 EDT
UT Date & Time
2019-04-17 02:40 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
112°
Moving
Facing azimuth
149.4°
First azimuth
84.81°
First elevation
70°
Last azimuth
194.71°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Flash lit the area so brightly Its what caused me to turn around and see it
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A train glowing blue behind the meteor with small red fragments
