Reports Report 987eo (Event 987-2024)

Observer
Name Karl W
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Williamsville, NY
Latitude 42° 58' 37.27'' N (42.97702°)
Longitude 78° 41' 54.11'' W (-78.698364°)
Elevation 210.327423m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-02-21 18:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-02-21 23:30 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 236°
Moving
Facing azimuth 203.06°
First azimuth 207.61°
First elevation 53°
Last azimuth 198.38°
Last elevation 33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1.5s
Length
Remarks A main ball with trailing remnents
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks There was a primary ball with trailing pieces, maybe 5 or 6 higher on the horizon