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Observer
Name
Frank P
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
-
Location
Address
Morris Plains, NJ
Latitude
40° 50' 43.43'' N (40.845396°)
Longitude
74° 28' 1.56'' W (-74.467099°)
Elevation
112.348801m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-12-29 18:35 EST
UT Date & Time
2014-12-29 23:35 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
32.54°
First azimuth
55.86°
First elevation
23°
Last azimuth
16.95°
Last elevation
27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Green, Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
it separated into 2.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
After separating into 2 main pieces, the larger fragment was in front. Both had numerous smaller bright green glowing fragments surrounding them. The bright green glow increased as if it exploded when it separated into 2. Then dissipated rapidly.