Reports Report 7611ak (Event 7611-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7611-2021
Observer
NameJody B
Experience Level3/5
RemarksIt was a marvelous surprise to see this. There had just been a big thunderstorm and the sky was cloudless in the area where the potential fireball was seen. That’s what made it most interesting to me - it was still daylight, though the sun was setting. The light was so bright and very obvious. It was somewhat round in shape and made a steak across the sky and then seemed to explode before disappearing. Amazing…
Location
AddressNew York, NY
Latitude40° 51' 38.87'' N (40.86°)
Longitude 73° 56' 1.88'' W (-73.93°)
Elevation69.21m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-11-13 16:31 EST
UT Date & Time2021-11-13 21:31 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle98°
Moving
Facing azimuth-
First azimuth187°
First elevation37°
Last azimuth196°
Last elevation27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-19
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length90°
RemarksIt was glowing bright white and disappeared within seconds
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt seemed like it exploded as it disappeared
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-