Reports Report 6155h (Event 6155-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6155-2022
Observer
NameLisa S
Experience Level3/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressSouth Orange, NJ
Latitude40° 45' 15.11'' N (40.75°)
Longitude 74° 16' 11.07'' W (-74.27°)
Elevation129.12m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-09-15 22:29 EDT
UT Date & Time2022-09-16 02:29 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle72°
Moving
Facing azimuth253.74°
First azimuth246.44°
First elevation47°
Last azimuth264.67°
Last elevation53°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration0.5s
Length15°
RemarksBright glow, quickly faded
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksStarted as bright meteor, then very bright sphere at the front with tail behind, sphere grew and flashed extremely brightly, then short trail that faded quickly.
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-