Reports Report 1217b (Event 1217-2011)

Observer
Name Eddie
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Fireball was shaped with typical large ball shape on tip and tail. Observed while driving southbound. Saw it for less than one second. It just disappeared.
Location
Address Newark , NJ
Latitude 40° 45' 54.76'' N (40.76521°)
Longitude 74° 12' 18.18'' W (-74.205051°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-10-23 20:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2011-10-24 00:00 UT
Duration ≈1s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 204.14559°
First azimuth 200.55608°
First elevation 43°
Last azimuth 203.05137°
Last elevation 34°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color white and blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -