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Observer Name Richard and Elisabeth B Experience Level 3/5 Remarks This is the third fireball we have seen since August 1. Quite amazing, but we do live out where there are very few city lights and we are fairly observant.
Location Address Wellington, CO Latitude 40° 43' 28.94'' N (40.72°) Longitude 105° 1' 45.2'' W (-105.03°) Elevation 1599.85m
Time and Duration Local Date & Time 2016-10-20 19:37 MDT UT Date & Time 2016-10-21 01:37 UT Duration ≈3.5s
Direction Moving direction From up to down Descent Angle 180°
Moving Facing azimuth 200° First azimuth 225° First elevation 25° Last azimuth 185° Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color Stellar Magnitude -11 Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound Observation No Remarks -
Delayed Sound Observation No Remarks -
Persistent train Observation Yes Duration 1s Length 10° Remarks -
Terminal flash Observation No Remarks -
Fragmentation Observation No Remarks -