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Observer
Name
Don D
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was driving north on Minsteed Rd. and noticed it in the west thru my car window.It was bright like a star but had a very long tail. I first thought it was a plane with its headlights on but then it disappeared. I would really like to know if anyone else saw it too.
Location
Address
Newark, NY
Latitude
43° 5' 35.45'' N (43.09318°)
Longitude
77° 5' 56.53'' W (-77.099035°)
Elevation
146.387833m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-01-27 21:30 EST
UT Date & Time
2013-01-28 02:30 UT
Duration
≈10s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
264.82°
First azimuth
265.29°
First elevation
49°
Last azimuth
265.17°
Last elevation
-1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-