Observer |
Name |
Emily L |
Experience Level |
1/5
|
Remarks |
The object was brought to my attention by my friend who saw it first. I only saw 2-3 seconds of falling and then the object breaking apart. |
Location |
Address |
Hicksville, NY |
Latitude |
40° 47' 0.39'' N (40.783442°)
|
Longitude |
73° 30' 18.47'' W (-73.505131°)
|
Elevation |
52.148m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2017-04-14 22:07 EDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-04-15 02:07 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
165° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
350.94° |
First azimuth |
350° |
First elevation |
27° |
Last azimuth |
351° |
Last elevation |
24° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-10 |
Color |
Yellow, Light Green |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
The object broke in two, one was a smaller piece that turned red for a moment and then they both disappeared. |