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Observer
Name
Linda D
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It appeared to come from the handle of the Big Dipper ( second star from the top of the handle) and looked to go straight across. A fireball and long tail remained visible for at least 5 seconds.
Location
Address
Congers, NY
Latitude
41° 9' 35.85'' N (41.159958°)
Longitude
73° 56' 47.36'' W (-73.946488°)
Elevation
56.377934m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-08-10 22:06 EDT
UT Date & Time
2020-08-11 02:06 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
290.66°
First azimuth
305.94°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
251.69°
Last elevation
35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-