American Meteor Society

Reports Report 872u (Event 872-2013)

Observer
Name Deschamps J
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Surprised this object was not mentioned or noticed by any media or more people in the area. Its was indeed larger than any star. A very round bright intense green ball with short tail. I was facing NW crossing street 4th pl. at intersection of Clinton st. in South Brooklyn. It coming from what looked to be NE towards SW. AMAZING!
Location
Address New York, NY
Latitude 40° 40' 42.2'' N (40.678389°)
Longitude 73° 59' 59.98'' W (-73.999994°)
Elevation 11.216405m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-04-14 20:45 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-04-15 00:45 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth -1°
First azimuth -1°
First elevation 22°
Last azimuth -1°
Last elevation 29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude 1
Color Dark Green, Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -