Reports Report 1144c (Event 1144-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1144-2018
Observer
NameGrant G
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI was leaving the house at approximately 4:30 am. The sky was black and all of a sudden it was lit up overhead, extremely bright, and for a few seconds. I smelled metal. I assumed it was a meteorite exploding above me or possible space junk.
Location
AddressBerthoud, CO
Latitude40° 16' 33.28'' N (40.28°)
Longitude 105° 7' 52'' W (-105.13°)
Elevation1549.29m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-03-24 04:30 MDT
UT Date & Time2018-03-24 10:30 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down right to up left
Descent Angle359°
Moving
Facing azimuth241.19°
First azimuth254.39°
First elevation90°
Last azimuth249.03°
Last elevation90°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-28
ColorWhite Yellow. Very bright
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksHuge Light that let up a very dark sky. I smelled metal
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-