Reports Report 3638ub (Event 3638-2014)

Observer
Name Pat L
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was driving and became aware of a "plane" flying very low in my peripherial vision. As it passed directly above me, from SE to NW, I became aware that it was definitely not a plane. It did not appear to be much above the trees and buildings.
Location
Address Ramsey, NJ
Latitude 41° 3' 18.56'' N (41.055155°)
Longitude 74° 8' 55.83'' W (-74.148842°)
Elevation 106.313324m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-12-29 18:35 EST
UT Date & Time 2014-12-29 23:35 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 53.16°
First azimuth 64.69°
First elevation 17°
Last azimuth 357.13°
Last elevation 17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Blue, Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length -
Remarks The fireball just dissipated. It went from bright light to something similar to a glowing wick and then died.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -