Was slow and bright enough to stop traffic. Very bright. Appeared white. Was driving an it appeared from almost directly overhead. Saw bright light through moonroof of vehicle. Continued down very slight angle.
Location
Address
Lakewood Township, NJ
Latitude
40° 2' 58.99'' N (40.04972°)
Longitude
74° 12' 7.27'' W (-74.20202°)
Elevation
20.195m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-01-30 18:14 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-01-30 23:14 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
191°
Moving
Facing azimuth
265°
First azimuth
265°
First elevation
80°
Last azimuth
265°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Slow mover that was very bright with a well defined head and tail and broke up into 6-7 smaller objects
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
As it broke up it fragments into 6-7 smaller objects. Reminded me of fireworks AFTER they explode and fall to earth.
