American Meteor Society

Reports Report 5723m (Event 5723-2024)

Observer
Name janeen t
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks The fireball with tail was very bright white large in southern sky shooting almost straight down but on a slight angle, saw from driveway/back of house. Time is approximate maybe 10 mins either way? I've never seen anything like it before. I have seen meteor showers many years ago.
Location
Address , NY
Latitude 42° 58' 24.84'' N (42.973568°)
Longitude 78° 52' 46.61'' W (-78.879613°)
Elevation 183.746689m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-10-05 22:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-10-06 02:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 5°
Moving
Facing azimuth 185°
First azimuth 185°
First elevation 25°
Last azimuth 185°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -