Reports Report 6425fv (Event 6425-2020)

Observer
Name John K
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Very bright yellowish white fireball briefly observed through window wall while watching TV. Firey streak dipping 10 to 15 degrees in southerly direction. Visible for 3 to 5 seconds before disappearing behind window frame. Much faster than commercial aviation common in this area. Too dark to observe trail. No sonic boom. Inclined trajectory dipping to SE. All reported angles and times are approximate.
Location
Address Cazenovia, NY
Latitude 42° 58' 50.39'' N (42.980665°)
Longitude 75° 51' 40.69'' W (-75.861303°)
Elevation 445.232056m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-11-08 19:15 EST
UT Date & Time 2020-11-09 00:15 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 94°
Moving
Facing azimuth 104.64°
First azimuth 101.04°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 120.54°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -