Reports Report 3109e (Event 3109-2013)

Observer
Name Eric M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was traveling SE on Pawling Avenue at 8:05 PM EST. when I observed what at first I believed to be a fast traveling airplane above the Horizon. When I realized the brightness and the distance traveled was way too fast for any aircraft. I texted myself on my iPhone immediately... As a receipt of my observation. Very cool! A few years ago, at night - I witnessed a bright green flare- much larger and brighter heading in the complete opposite direction. And more than 10 years ago!!! I witnessed a brilliantly multi- colored absolutely amazing!!! Comet! HUGE with a dark trail on the morning of a minor (tremor-earth quake) in NY - I went outside where normally the birds were chirping loud - but due to the tremor- it was complete silence! When it caught my eye- for a second- I was stunned and amazed! A tremor- and comet! Love this site for having ability to log these types of occurrences. These experiences keep my eyes in the sky! Thank you!
Location
Address Troy , NY
Latitude 42° 43' 42.28'' N (42.728412°)
Longitude 73° 41' 30.43'' W (-73.691785°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-11-29 20:05 EST
UT Date & Time 2013-11-30 01:05 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 135°
First azimuth 90°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 270°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Bright White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -