This was a low level atmospheric observation. Looked much like a falling star, but was much larger and much closer upon entering the horizon as it disappeared.
Location
Address
Whitehall, NY
Latitude
43° 29' 46.5'' N (43.496251°)
Longitude
73° 19' 39.48'' W (-73.327634°)
Elevation
212.946518m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-11-08 19:20 EST
UT Date & Time
2020-11-09 00:20 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
130°
Moving
Facing azimuth
117.8°
First azimuth
159.69°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
191.38°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Purple, Pink, Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Triangle shape with large head pointed in falling direction. Looked to be outlined in a very thin line of both pink and blue colors.
