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Observer
Name
Timothy T
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
My wife and I have seen meteor showers in the summer, but this initially looked like some sort of firework display and was super bright—the most amazing astronomical display we’ve ever seen.
Location
Address
, NY
Latitude
41° 36' 52.91'' N (41.614698°)
Longitude
74° 4' 54.4'' W (-74.081777°)
Elevation
178.399078m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-07-28 21:35 EDT
UT Date & Time
2025-07-29 01:35 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
171°
Moving
Facing azimuth
25.64°
First azimuth
-
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
34.91°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Yellowish
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
5°
Remarks
Light tracing behind a bug ball of fire
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
