Reports Report 6425ml (Event 6425-2020)

Observer
Name Robert W
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was wonderful. When it first caught my eye it was so vivid I thought it was a firework (like a rocket) but there were no others streaks in the sky and I shouted to my wife and daughter "I think I just saw a meteor!." I was so convinced I checked your Website late last night and saw no information. Since I don't think this is a peak period for meteors (like Perseid) I wasn't sure what to make of it. Discouraged, I saw no news. But my wife passed your announcement along to me this afternoon so I immediately contacted you. So glad my beliefs were confirmed! It was beautiful green almost like a carbon arc lamp and a long tail. Sorry they go by so fast. Hope I get to see one again!
Location
Address Riverhead, NY
Latitude 40° 54' 54.9'' N (40.91525°)
Longitude 72° 41' 16.75'' W (-72.687985°)
Elevation 3.738183m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-11-08 19:22 EST
UT Date & Time 2020-11-09 00:22 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 260°
Moving
Facing azimuth 287.79°
First azimuth 284.02°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 275.03°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Dark Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 15°
Remarks Glowing green and white tail
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks I thought at first it was a firework
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -