Reports Report 340aic (Event 340-2016)

Observer
Name David H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Was headed to Auburn Road Winery, about a mile from where my wife and I saw it. Literally looked like a ball of flames coming down from the sky. The flames were very distinct. I've seen shooting stars but never this.
Location
Address Pilesgrove, NJ
Latitude 39° 40' 42.15'' N (39.678376°)
Longitude 75° 21' 31.16'' W (-75.358655°)
Elevation 20.492m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-01-30 18:15 EST
UT Date & Time 2016-01-30 23:15 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 189°
Moving
Facing azimuth 262.1°
First azimuth 266.96°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 264.69°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -23
Color Light Yellow
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 -