Reports Report 1a (Event 1-2002)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Richard T |
| Experience Level | 2/5 |
| Remarks | This happened over 10 years ago in a well-populated area, and yet I never heard or saw anything from anyone, including news sources, about this. However, I am absolutely certain that it occurred (I am an East Asian History and Linguistics major at Columbia University, so I assure you that I am not apt to having hallucinations and I have the wherewithal not to mistake celestial events with earthbound ones). I am almost certain of the date because I recall it happening on my birthday, but I am not certain of the year. It was anywhere from 2001-2006, but I am leaning towards 2002. The entire episode feels as though it were longer than five seconds but definitely less than 10 seconds. I hope something comes from this. I know what I saw, but even in a densely populated area, I seem to be the only one who saw it. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Norwalk, CT |
| Latitude | 41° 6' 3.86'' N (41.101071°) |
| Longitude | 73° 26' 4.67'' W (-73.43463°) |
| Elevation | 37.02766m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2002-11-15 19:00 EDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2002-11-16 00:00 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up right to down left |
| Descent Angle | 225° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 340° |
| First azimuth | 330° |
| First elevation | 34° |
| Last azimuth | 325° |
| Last elevation | 32° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -20 |
| Color | Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | After the object appeared there was a delay and then a short fizz and a small explosion. |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 5s |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | There was a small flash that illuminated the clouds in the area of the object.It descended irregularly, as if it were tumbling and left an irregular trail behind it that was only visible near the object's bright center. |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | Just above the horizon I saw a flash near the object's center and then heard a small explosion. |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | As the object tumbled, a few small bright pieces came off and soon disappeared. |