Reports Report 3173h (Event 3173-2014)

Observer
Name Golde J
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Seemed much brighter or closer than any shooting star I have seen in recent memory. Short duration, but very large and bright.
Location
Address Putnam Valley, NY
Latitude 41° 23' 20.92'' N (41.389144°)
Longitude 73° 53' 12.99'' W (-73.886942°)
Elevation 168.700745m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-11-15 17:52 EST
UT Date & Time 2014-11-15 22:52 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 168.05°
First azimuth 166.86°
First elevation 42°
Last azimuth 165.91°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Very bright orange/yellow fragmentation which began from the moment it entered my vision