This report has been linked to the following event: Event 553-2023
Observer
Name
Eric John D
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Took photo immediately after in the direction I saw it. It fell straight down. Straight down, but seemed very far away. Didn't seem local. Moved very fast. Very bright with hint of green color in it. Trailing sparks and smoke but in the trail or train as you call it but only very close behind it as it fell.
Location
Address
Delaware Water Gap, PA
Latitude
40° 59' 24.5'' N (40.99°)
Longitude
75° 8' 33.88'' W (-75.14°)
Elevation
97.49m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-27 23:23 EST
UT Date & Time
2023-01-28 04:23 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
19.89°
First azimuth
16°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
16°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
1°
Remarks
It was a glowing train. Saw smoke and sparks in it.
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I took a photo immediately after in the precise direction from the exact point of view where I saw it. I was laying down in my vehicle and as it appeared I was looking straight at it. Right straight at it. It was in my direct view falling straight down to the west. The building in front of me obstructed my view. Had the sense whatever it was had to impact. But heard no sound at all. But it dropped below the angle of the top of the building roof. It was very bright.
