Reports Report 3638vw (Event 3638-2014)

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.