This is the first time I ever witnessed this type of event. I have been a casual viewer of the night sky (always had an interest in astronomy). I wasn't exactly sure what I was seeing at first, but someone who was standing next to me at the time who is a much more experienced viewer knew exactly what we were seeing.
Location
Address
Northport, NY
Latitude
40° 54' 1.89'' N (40.900525°)
Longitude
73° 20' 56.02'' W (-73.348894°)
Elevation
4.799631m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-06-25 02:27 EDT
UT Date & Time
2025-06-25 06:27 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
199°
Moving
Facing azimuth
51.4°
First azimuth
60.36°
First elevation
61°
Last azimuth
56.23°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
The smoke trail was seen for awhile after the incident. I would say it was still visible even a minute after
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The fireball disappeared behind buildings obstructing the horizon, but it was followed by a bright flash that lit up the sky momentarily
