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Observer
Name
Dan M
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
The fireball was incredibly bright orange, shot across the sky towards the west. It disappeared and reappeared again for a total of approximately 3-5 seconds.
Location
Address
, NY
Latitude
42° 48' 21'' N (42.805833°)
Longitude
73° 45' 54'' W (-73.765°)
Elevation
75.75528m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-12-15 06:18 EST
UT Date & Time
2021-12-15 11:18 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
64°
Moving
Facing azimuth
172.62°
First azimuth
-
First elevation
44°
Last azimuth
306.58°
Last elevation
43°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
-
Remarks
Glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-