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Observer
Name
rick s
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
The fireball was considerable (I have a single meteor shower experience I planned in advance and sought out). This ball was larger, yellower, and its trail was long and sparkling. The ball dissapeared instantly.
Location
Address
, NY
Latitude
40° 45' 20.92'' N (40.755811°)
Longitude
73° 56' 53.5'' W (-73.948194°)
Elevation
3.313082m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-12-29 18:30 EST
UT Date & Time
2014-12-29 23:30 UT
Duration
<1s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
16.43°
First azimuth
21.07°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
348.58°
Last elevation
18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Yellow orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
