It was huge as the moon is almost full I could still see the fireball clear as day. It came from the direction of the moon, and was a bright white ball not going super fast light other shooting stars. Then it exploded over head like a firework as it came down in particles that were glowing a bright white light as well.
Location
Address
Wallkill, NY
Latitude
41° 35' 4.47'' N (41.58°)
Longitude
74° 4' 54.91'' W (-74.08°)
Elevation
161.59m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-12-05 19:57 EST
UT Date & Time
2022-12-06 00:57 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
169°
Moving
Facing azimuth
357.42°
First azimuth
0.82°
First elevation
79°
Last azimuth
354.27°
Last elevation
64°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
99.99°
Remarks
Bright white light followed by a bright smoke tail
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I saw the meteor explode in the air
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
When it exploded A bunch of little pieces bright white broke off and each piece glowed as it fell
