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Observer
Name
Dina M
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I was at a red light on the corner of Westbury Ave in Carle Place, NY. The fire ball darted across the sky for about 3 seconds. It was bright white with a tail and then disintegrated.
Location
Address
Carle Place, NY
Latitude
40° 44' 57.87'' N (40.749409°)
Longitude
73° 36' 44.15'' W (-73.612264°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-12-29 18:00 EST
UT Date & Time
2014-12-29 23:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
-
First elevation
-
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Bright white ball of light with a tail
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
A glowing trail then disintegrated
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-