Reports Report 10176ah (Event 10176-2025)

Observer
Name Taylor K
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The observation was very brief, I noticed a light in my periphery and looked up to see it streak and then quickly fade. I have not observed such an event in the NYC sky before, but it was similar to other meteor events I have seen in the past.
Location
Address , NY
Latitude 40° 45' 17.46'' N (40.75485°)
Longitude 73° 54' 54.21'' W (-73.915059°)
Elevation 14.369445m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-12-22 17:39 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-12-22 22:39 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 207°
Moving
Facing azimuth 325.21°
First azimuth 324.85°
First elevation 22°
Last azimuth 321.49°
Last elevation 12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Orange, Yellow, 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 Yes
Remarks appeared to be at least two pieces when it faded, unclear if I saw the breakup