This report has been linked to the following event: Event 643-2019
Observer
Name
Nicole Z
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Remarkable, even by north central New Mexico standards!
Location
Address
Tres Piedras, NM
Latitude
36° 36' 14.82'' N (36.6°)
Longitude
105° 51' 11.1'' W (-105.85°)
Elevation
2310.13m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-02-07 18:12 MST
UT Date & Time
2019-02-08 01:12 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
191°
Moving
Facing azimuth
295.96°
First azimuth
299.38°
First elevation
67°
Last azimuth
297.58°
Last elevation
23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
6-
Color
Light Blue, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
60s
Length
70°
Remarks
Bright train, clearly saw large tail of almost neon teal color with fireball head of white/light yellow with demarcation between fireball and train. Photo attached is one of 3 I took of train smoke trail from moving car.