American Meteor Society

Reports Report 5159d (Event 5159-2017)

Observer
Name John M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was coming to a stop at the intersection and I saw it almost perfect in line with my vehicle. It was quickly moving in what appeared to be straight down from my point-of-view. After approximately 1 second it went out however at that point my view was obstructed my a mountain.
Location
Address Kingston, NY
Latitude 41° 52' 44.25'' N (41.878958°)
Longitude 74° 8' 42.9'' W (-74.145251°)
Elevation 66.989m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-12-12 21:53 EST
UT Date & Time 2017-12-13 02:53 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 255.86°
First azimuth 256.01°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 255.59°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Dark Green, Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -