Reports Report 3491ai (Event 3491-2024)

Observer
Name Kristin H
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks There was not a cloud in the sky so the fireball was noticeable as I looked up to the sky
Location
Address Central Islip, NY
Latitude 40° 45' 57.02'' N (40.765838°)
Longitude 73° 11' 53.32'' W (-73.198144°)
Elevation 11.911238m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-07-16 11:20 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-07-16 15:20 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 17°
Moving
Facing azimuth 270°
First azimuth 270°
First elevation 67°
Last azimuth 280°
Last elevation 70°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 10s
Length -
Remarks It was orange with a white tail behind it
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -