the initial cloud behind the fireball was very large and after the explosion the cloud remained for approx 20 seconds or so, the fireball turned more orange in color and dimmed
Location
Address
Menands, NY
Latitude
42° 41' 17.44'' N (42.688179°)
Longitude
73° 44' 7.57'' W (-73.735436°)
Elevation
53.001709m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-03-14 06:15 EDT
UT Date & Time
2021-03-14 11:15 UT
Duration
≈45s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
265°
Moving
Facing azimuth
101.7°
First azimuth
121.11°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
71.99°
Last elevation
22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
-
Remarks
it had a bell shape to it, then there was a flash and a large cloud, the fireball dimmed and appeared to turn more orange and the tail shrunk and narrowed before disappearing
