Reports Report 3551i (Event 3551-2024)

Observer
Name Jarrod D
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks This was the most fascinating fireball I have ever seen!
Location
Address Nicholville, NY
Latitude 44° 41' 33.17'' N (44.692548°)
Longitude 74° 40' 22.62'' W (-74.672951°)
Elevation 246.73201m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-07-19 21:40 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-07-20 01:40 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 137°
Moving
Facing azimuth 152.18°
First azimuth 124.77°
First elevation 58°
Last azimuth 169.31°
Last elevation 37°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 10°
Remarks Glowing train that faded
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Tear drop shape
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks 2-3 pieces…smaller distinct trails!