This report has been linked to the following event: Event 643-2019
Observer
Name
Jodi L
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I was leaving the grocery store when I found the moon to be very beautiful tonight. As I went to take a picture of the moon that's when I saw the fireball. After witnessing the event I looked at the picture I had taken and to my surprise I had captured the fireball with my moon picture.
Location
Address
Conifer, CO
Latitude
39° 32' 37.72'' N (39.54°)
Longitude
105° 17' 29.6'' W (-105.29°)
Elevation
2468.12m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-02-07 18:13 MST
UT Date & Time
2019-02-08 01:13 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
175°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270°
First azimuth
270°
First elevation
40°
Last azimuth
270°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-
Color
Orange, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
60s
Length
10°
Remarks
The smoke trail turned wavey. I assume from air
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Bright flash followed by a few particles breaking off
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It happened very quickly but it appeared to me that there were at least 2 to 3 particles after the exploision