Reports Report 4955b (Event 4955-2023)

Observer
Name James L
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Crazy tail big ball that looked like it stopped and then continued to have something to continue to fall that wasn’t as bright. So bright it caught my eye driving home.
Location
Address , NJ
Latitude 39° 45' 21.31'' N (39.75592°)
Longitude 75° 3' 30.06'' W (-75.058349°)
Elevation 28.787527m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-09-01 02:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2023-09-01 06:00 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 205°
Moving
Facing azimuth 109.37°
First azimuth 108.52°
First elevation 54°
Last azimuth 105.92°
Last elevation 23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Light Blue, Orange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 90°
Remarks Long big ball then disappeared
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -