Reports Report 553ao (Event 553-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 553-2023
Observer
NameRyan G
Experience Level2/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressPhilipstown, NY
Latitude41° 24' 8.69'' N (41.4°)
Longitude 73° 55' 50.4'' W (-73.93°)
Elevation82.09m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-27 23:10 EST
UT Date & Time2023-01-28 04:10 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle186°
Moving
Facing azimuth18.43°
First azimuth314.66°
First elevation35°
Last azimuth318.93°
Last elevation19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorLight Blue
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThe fireball appeared to break apart as it flew in its downward trajectory
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt started as a single rock and moved down toward the horizon, then began to break into pieces