Reports Report 553bb (Event 553-2023)

Observer
Name Jim R
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Observed while passenger driving north on I87.
Location
Address New Paltz, NY
Latitude 41° 38' 47.89'' N (41.646635°)
Longitude 74° 4' 35.34'' W (-74.076482°)
Elevation 200.739426m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-01-27 23:20 EST
UT Date & Time 2023-01-28 04:20 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth -
First elevation 33°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Dark Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Momentary increase in brightness and apparent size before disappearing, green color suddenly distinctive.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -