This was unexpected and AMAZING. We were outside looking for the starlink satellites to pass over us and this appeared just in front of us - our group of 4. And yes, perhaps once in a lifetime.
Location
Address
Hartsdale, NY
Latitude
41° 1' 28.67'' N (41.02463°)
Longitude
73° 47' 50.94'' W (-73.797482°)
Elevation
96.295479m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-04-13 21:08 EDT
UT Date & Time
2024-04-14 01:08 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
88°
Moving
Facing azimuth
204.36°
First azimuth
160.67°
First elevation
5°
Last azimuth
216.44°
Last elevation
5°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Light Green and a bright red-like explosion at the end
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
10°
Remarks
Glowing red like an explosive
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Bright red at the end of the green comet like streak
