Reports Report 553af (Event 553-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 553-2023
Observer
NameJ D
Experience Level3/5
RemarksIt seemed so close, I could see the ball shape clearly.. the colors were vivid and distinctive. It was so large it didn’t feel distant. Long Magenta - Red train with white sparkles where the train joined at the green fire ball.
Location
AddressWalden, NY
Latitude41° 32' 28.69'' N (41.54°)
Longitude 74° 7' 34.17'' W (-74.13°)
Elevation160.35m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-27 23:20 EST
UT Date & Time2023-01-28 04:20 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up to down
Descent Angle180°
Moving
Facing azimuth351.04°
First azimuth351.06°
First elevation56°
Last azimuth351°
Last elevation17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
ColorPurple, Green, Light Green, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSteady magenta/pink to red tail with flickering white sparkles where it joined at the ball. The ball was light and dark greens