Reports Report 5281a (Event 5281-2017)

Observer
Name Chris L
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was driving at the time, so the location and time are approximate.
Location
Address Howell, NJ
Latitude 40° 13' 35.7'' N (40.226584°)
Longitude 74° 11' 25.43'' W (-74.190396°)
Elevation 33.996m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-12-15 21:35 EST
UT Date & Time 2017-12-16 02:35 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 100°
First azimuth 100°
First elevation 75°
Last azimuth 100°
Last elevation 55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It puffed out like an explosion of orange fire.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -