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Observer
Name
Elaine F
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
While driving noticed a golden fireball with golden tail heading across my field of vision. It looked very close as if it were about to hit the hotel on my left. Because I am on a busy road I cannot pull over or stop to continue observation.
Location
Address
Nanuet, NY
Latitude
41° 5' 26.13'' N (41.090592°)
Longitude
73° 59' 31.42'' W (-73.992062°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-02-14 12:35 CST
UT Date & Time
2011-02-14 17:35 UT
Duration
≈10s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-1°
First azimuth
-1°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
-1°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
1
Color
Gold
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
