Reports Report 2891fd (Event 2891-2015)

Observer
Name Ed W
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was on a motorcycle, driving through curves so my sense of direction might be off regarding where I first saw it through some trees, but it lasted long enough that I was able to drive around the corner to an open field and see it bust into pieces.
Location
Address Granville, NY
Latitude 43° 19' 26.27'' N (43.323964°)
Longitude 73° 22' 45.66'' W (-73.379351°)
Elevation 235.981003m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-11-01 17:05 EST
UT Date & Time 2015-11-01 22:05 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 358.17°
First azimuth 24.59°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 292.85°
Last elevation 34°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -26
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Burst into several (~3) pieces
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Burst into several (~3) pieces