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Observer
Name
B L
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I've watched comets and meteor showers over the years but this thing was enormous in comparison. Could actually see what looked like a fire trail behind it. Was shocked I could hear a sound of impact as it went from my sight
Location
Address
Chateaugay, NY
Latitude
44° 56' 23.45'' N (44.939846°)
Longitude
74° 6' 11.9'' W (-74.103305°)
Elevation
234.279m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-05-17 00:50 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-05-17 04:50 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
245°
Moving
Facing azimuth
178.52°
First azimuth
143.02°
First elevation
69°
Last azimuth
79.28°
Last elevation
22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-21
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
