Reports Report 987ao (Event 987-2024)

Observer
Name Eric G
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Remarkable experience, that I wish I was more ready to witness. The explosions that were happening were massive based on the detail I could see and how far away it seemed to be away.
Location
Address Pavilion, NY
Latitude 42° 56' 21.69'' N (42.939357°)
Longitude 78° 1' 6.14'' W (-78.018372°)
Elevation 286.98053m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-02-21 18:50 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-02-21 23:50 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 283°
Moving
Facing azimuth 172.54°
First azimuth 189.99°
First elevation 72°
Last azimuth 172.72°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks smaller pieces falling off the trail as it move. Looked like a massive explosion/fireball