This report has been linked to the following event: Event 553-2023
Observer
Name
Anthony S
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was not initially looking at the the fragment as it burned up I was looking in the opposite direction staring at the siding on my house. I realized it was lighting up like it was day time. I turned around and saw the last second of its entry. it looked like a blob of hot yellow meatal with a red aura around it. It looked like it splashed at the end and went out.
Location
Address
Esperance, NY
Latitude
42° 48' 49.38'' N (42.81°)
Longitude
74° 21' 7.01'' W (-74.35°)
Elevation
386.46m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-27 23:22 EST
UT Date & Time
2023-01-28 04:22 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
232°
Moving
Facing azimuth
30°
First azimuth
20°
First elevation
57°
Last azimuth
20°
Last elevation
43°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-22
Color
Orange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
it was bright yellow with a red huge
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
it looked like hot metal dripping and splash at the end.
