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Observer
Name
Andy S
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
-
Location
Address
Seneca Castle, NY
Latitude
42° 56' 5.86'' N (42.934962°)
Longitude
77° 6' 55.73'' W (-77.115481°)
Elevation
216.588m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-10-04 22:31 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-10-05 02:31 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
3°
Moving
Facing azimuth
185°
First azimuth
185°
First elevation
71°
Last azimuth
185°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The fireball that descended from the initial bright flash was wide and very bright, and fell for a moment before snuffing out. It was much wider than any meteor or shooting star I'd ever seen. It seemed very close.
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
