Reports Report 5333j (Event 5333-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5333-2023
Observer
NameJohn M
Experience Level2/5
RemarksA friend of mine saw the exact dame thing. We talked about it and researched for the next hour and agree that it must have been a fireball / bolide.
Location
AddressBoonton, NJ
Latitude40° 54' 5.62'' N (40.9°)
Longitude 74° 24' 8.97'' W (-74.4°)
Elevation119.32m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-09-12 19:15 EDT
UT Date & Time2023-09-12 23:15 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle176°
Moving
Facing azimuth9.64°
First azimuth7.14°
First elevation79°
Last azimuth9.46°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-6
ColorLight Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-