Reports Report 2233ak (Event 2233-2023)

Observer
Name Brian K
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Shockingly bright, especially considering it was viewed from a NYC highway. Looked like a small comet, or some sort of flaming debris headed for Earth.
Location
Address , NY
Latitude 40° 45' 35.31'' N (40.759807°)
Longitude 73° 54' 6.29'' W (-73.901747°)
Elevation 12.243863m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-04-19 23:59 EDT
UT Date & Time 2023-04-20 03:59 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 138°
Moving
Facing azimuth 346.14°
First azimuth 317.83°
First elevation 70°
Last azimuth 332.37°
Last elevation 26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -