American Meteor Society

Reports Report 2187hw (Event 2187-2014)

Observer
Name Chip T
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I saw it through a picture window while watching tv. I initially thought it was someone shooting a firework as I occasionally see them in that direction. I quickly realized what it was though. It moved straight down and burned out just before reaching the horizon. I did not think to go outside to hear any noise but heard nothing from inside.
Location
Address Bay head, NJ
Latitude 40° 3' 57.59'' N (40.065997°)
Longitude 74° 2' 47.83'' W (-74.04662°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-09-14 23:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2014-09-15 03:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 270°
First azimuth 270°
First elevation 15°
Last azimuth 270°
Last elevation 5°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Multi colored, like a
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks Like a Roman candle pointed down
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks Sparks around a big flash