Reports Report 166bb (Event 166-2013)

Observer
Name Mike K
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks I only caught the end of it while driving with the windows up and the radio on. I'm not sure if there was a sound. I never saw a meteor that color before so I assume it was a satellite or some debris.
Location
Address Toms River, NJ
Latitude 39° 57' 49.9'' N (39.96386°)
Longitude 74° 11' 19.92'' W (-74.188868°)
Elevation 17.957077m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-01-22 00:10 EST
UT Date & Time 2013-01-22 05:10 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 350.32°
First azimuth 348.62°
First elevation -1°
Last azimuth 316.8°
Last elevation 23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 15°
Remarks Smoke trail
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks I saw a streak and then a greenish yellow fireball
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The fireball broke up and then went out