Reports Report 982s (Event 982-2013)

Observer
Name McTiernan T
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This object stayed visible for a long time and had a very bright long tail
Location
Address Bohemia, NY
Latitude 40° 46' 58.93'' N (40.783035°)
Longitude 73° 7' 43'' W (-73.128611°)
Elevation 22.910263m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-05-04 03:12 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-05-04 07:12 UT
Duration ≈10s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 83.4°
First azimuth 67.1°
First elevation 41°
Last azimuth 167.38°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Very bright tail. Fragments broke off during the middle and end of flight. Many pieces at end.