Reports Report 1529w (Event 1529-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1529-2023
Observer
NameKari M
Experience Level1/5
RemarksIt looked like a shooting star you see in the movies, but much faster, brighter and closer to the earth. It came out of no where.
Location
AddressNorwalk, CT
Latitude41° 7' 40'' N (41.13°)
Longitude 73° 23' 16.52'' W (-73.39°)
Elevation18.21m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-11 20:00 EST
UT Date & Time2023-03-12 01:00 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle238°
Moving
Facing azimuth257.6°
First azimuth-
First elevation45°
Last azimuth231.1°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length-
RemarksGlowing train following it looked bright and possibly broken up? Almost like a dashed line - — - - —
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-