Reports Report 9718j (Event 9718-2025)

Observer
Name William G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Saw it through my windshield while driving. It appeared to be shooting straight down, but then after a few seconds, I lost it behind the horizon as I went downhill.
Location
Address Milton, NY
Latitude 41° 38' 56.44'' N (41.649012°)
Longitude 73° 58' 15.45'' W (-73.970957°)
Elevation 102.071472m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-12-12 18:20 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-12-12 23:20 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 179°
Moving
Facing azimuth 99.54°
First azimuth 90.89°
First elevation 56°
Last azimuth 88.62°
Last elevation 33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Blue, Light Blue, Dark Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -