Reports Report 3721a (Event 3721-2023)

Observer
Name Amre R
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Some people who witnessed only the flash said it was lightning, but it was a clear night and I saw what looked like a shooting star right after the flash
Location
Address Binghamton, NY
Latitude 42° 2' 58.98'' N (42.049716°)
Longitude 75° 52' 56.57'' W (-75.88238°)
Elevation 461.432739m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-07-23 00:30 EDT
UT Date & Time 2023-07-23 04:30 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 96°
Moving
Facing azimuth 268.97°
First azimuth 272.1°
First elevation 36°
Last azimuth 283.29°
Last elevation 41°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks A bright flash like lightning and as I looked up I saw what looked like a shooting star. It had an orange, white and blue tail
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -