American Meteor Society

Reports Report 7214d (Event 7214-2024)

Observer
Name Patricia D
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was driving on i-84 westbound when I saw this appear at the top of my windshield and shoot straight down, very brightly and burn out or disappear before "hitting the ground" which I only assume may have happened.. but it came down and burned out in only about 2 seconds. it was shockingly big and bright nothing like a star more like a meteorite or space junk or something burning up.
Location
Address Wappingers Falls, NY
Latitude 41° 31' 48.4'' N (41.530111°)
Longitude 73° 56' 49.66'' W (-73.947128°)
Elevation 85.092239m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-11-25 04:15 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-11-25 09:15 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 269.47°
First azimuth 265.91°
First elevation 23°
Last azimuth 266.83°
Last elevation 14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Light Yellow, 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 -