Reports Report 953b (Event 953-2026)

Observer
Name Laurie M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I just happened to turn in the direction where it was coming down. It was quick and very bright, and then just faded out abruptly.
Location
Address Nesconset, NY
Latitude 40° 49' 55.8'' N (40.832166°)
Longitude 73° 8' 1.91'' W (-73.133864°)
Elevation 28.986238m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-09 22:15 EST
UT Date & Time 2026-02-10 03:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 234°
Moving
Facing azimuth 54.1°
First azimuth 50.18°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 48°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length -
Remarks Glowing white train. Very bright
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -