Reports Report 488o (Event 488-2014)

Observer
Name Matthew M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It seemed so close to me, and it is the first time I heard anything in conjunction with a sighting.
Location
Address Olean, NY
Latitude 42° 5' 16.72'' N (42.087977°)
Longitude 78° 25' 25.5'' W (-78.42375°)
Elevation 433.088593m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-02-23 20:45 EST
UT Date & Time 2014-02-24 01:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 59.34°
First azimuth 58.76°
First elevation 54°
Last azimuth 56.85°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Blue, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks What I can describe as a muffled "thwoop"
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 0.5s
Length 20°
Remarks glowing train that grew until it fell below my sight-line, followed by an audible "thwoop"
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The light grew until I witnessed a flash, then the object fell below my sight-line
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -