American Meteor Society

Reports Report 2360c (Event 2360-2014)

Observer
Name Leslie M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Was much larger and brighter than any star. Looked like a flickering, flaming ball with a tiny tail streaming behind it. Began to fade and flicker in and out then went out completely just before it would have disappeared from view behind tree tops. Was not moving fast like a "falling Star". Much slower than that.
Location
Address Buffalo, NY
Latitude 42° 58' 18.89'' N (42.971913°)
Longitude 78° 52' 53.23'' W (-78.881452°)
Elevation 185.134262m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-09-26 21:30 EDT
UT Date & Time 2014-09-27 01:30 UT
Duration ≈45s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 192.23°
First azimuth 306.47°
First elevation 73°
Last azimuth 186.84°
Last elevation 23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Orange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -