American Meteor Society

Reports Report 5182r (Event 5182-2024)

Observer
Name Claire P
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I viewed through my window while laying in bed, I thought at first someone was lighting fireworks/ sparks from their balcony but when I realized no one was outside and no one would be doing fireworks I knew it was a fireball! It was amazing. No real tail just a beautiful green ball of light falling through the sky.
Location
Address New York, NY
Latitude 40° 46' 12.81'' N (40.770226°)
Longitude 73° 57' 23.53'' W (-73.956537°)
Elevation 15.428679m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-09-12 22:40 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-09-13 02:40 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 232°
Moving
Facing azimuth 142.29°
First azimuth -
First elevation 70°
Last azimuth 124.27°
Last elevation 55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -