Reports Report 5942ba (Event 5942-2021)

Observer
Name Paul K
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I first caught it out of the corner of my eye quickly turned my head to see firey ball and tail breakup and trail
Location
Address Elmira, NY
Latitude 42° 4' 22.19'' N (42.07283°)
Longitude 76° 48' 59.94'' W (-76.81665°)
Elevation 266.825378m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-09-24 20:39 EDT
UT Date & Time 2021-09-25 00:39 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 187°
First azimuth 187°
First elevation 27°
Last azimuth 187°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length
Remarks Faint streak faded quickly
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Brilliant ball and long tail, tight fragments