This report has been linked to the following event: Event 553-2023
Observer
Name
Lacy P
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
-
Location
Address
Utica, NY
Latitude
43° 6' 50.62'' N (43.11°)
Longitude
75° 12' 40.01'' W (-75.21°)
Elevation
128.3m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-27 23:25 EST
UT Date & Time
2023-01-28 04:25 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down to up
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
127.66°
First azimuth
59.4°
First elevation
64°
Last azimuth
79.7°
Last elevation
29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Blue, Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
After the giant blue light ball flashed, 3-4 sparkling star like lights burned bright in a vertical line in the sky for a couple of seconds and then disappeared. They were lighter blue or white in color and also looked like some flashes of red.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A bright blue ball what looked like fire was all of a sudden in my view as I’m driving. It flashed bright then dissipated leaving a sparkling trail that also flashed a little before disappearing.
