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Observer
Name
Kevin M
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was driving south on 390 when I saw it. I am not certain exactly where on the highway I was. I have seen shooting stars before, this was brighter and looked much closer.
Location
Address
Geneseo, NY
Latitude
42° 46' 32.04'' N (42.775566°)
Longitude
77° 48' 15.2'' W (-77.804223°)
Elevation
262.775696m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-09-24 20:40 EDT
UT Date & Time
2021-09-25 00:40 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
79°
Moving
Facing azimuth
254.9°
First azimuth
249.81°
First elevation
57°
Last azimuth
272.24°
Last elevation
71°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
40°
Remarks
Glowing trail, did not last long
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
