Reports Report 697f (Event 697-2020)

Observer
Name Kerry E
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I observed this from the left-hand side of JetBlue flight 44 over the eastern tip of Long Island, NY. I am an atmospheric scientist.
Location
Address Montauk, NY
Latitude 41° 2' 9.12'' N (41.035867°)
Longitude 71° 57' 18.99'' W (-71.955274°)
Elevation 12.982846m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-02-08 19:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2020-02-09 00:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 13°
Moving
Facing azimuth 300°
First azimuth 300°
First elevation
Last azimuth 300°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -