Reports Report 1912j (Event 1912-2013)

Observer
Name John V
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks very clear and bright but appeared over my shoulder so I it might have lasted longer than what I saw, quickly flared up more brightly at several random points along its path before terminating
Location
Address East Meadow, NY
Latitude 40° 43' 5.02'' N (40.718061°)
Longitude 73° 33' 35.06'' W (-73.559738°)
Elevation 22.613977m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-09-09 21:45 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-09-10 01:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 308.57°
First azimuth 319.3°
First elevation 89°
Last azimuth 323.64°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks it ended in a quick explosive flash and immediately disappeared
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -