Reports Report 1626g (Event 1626-2012)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1626-2012
Observer
NameChris
Experience Level3/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressBelen, NM
Latitude34° 39' 46.21'' N (34.66°)
Longitude 106° 46' 35.1'' W (-106.78°)
Elevation-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2011-12-31 20:13 MST
UT Date & Time2012-01-01 03:13 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom right to left
Descent Angle270°
Moving
Facing azimuth278.41°
First azimuth236.18°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth351.39°
Last elevation35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
Colorgreen
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-1s
Length30°
RemarksIt looked like a long glowing train that faded out at the of it.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
RemarksWe expected an explosion but it was more like someone turned off a light switch. As it started its slight descent it broke into 2 pieces. Both pieces were bright green and very bright. They pulled away from each other before they burned out. It seemed like it was moving slowly across the sky. We had never seen anything like it before.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarks-