Reports Report 553bb (Event 553-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 553-2023
Observer
NameJim R
Experience Level2/5
RemarksObserved while passenger driving north on I87.
Location
AddressNew Paltz, NY
Latitude41° 38' 47.89'' N (41.65°)
Longitude 74° 4' 35.34'' W (-74.08°)
Elevation200.74m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-27 23:20 EST
UT Date & Time2023-01-28 04:20 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up to down
Descent Angle180°
Moving
Facing azimuth-
First azimuth-
First elevation33°
Last azimuth-
Last elevation12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorDark Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksMomentary increase in brightness and apparent size before disappearing, green color suddenly distinctive.
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-