Reports Report 7373aq (Event 7373-2022)

Observer
Name Christie F
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was driving north in the left lane on the Merritt parkway. There was traffic and some moving vehicles so unsure of any sound but this was obvious and couldn’t miss it (other than it being quick). Extremely bright and obvious
Location
Address New Canaan, CT
Latitude 41° 7' 1.05'' N (41.116957°)
Longitude 73° 29' 49.84'' W (-73.497178°)
Elevation 57.031113m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-10-26 18:30 EDT
UT Date & Time 2022-10-26 22:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 60°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 80°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 90°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration -
Length -
Remarks Glowing train that disappeared when the front of the ball burned out
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -