This report has been linked to the following event: Event 651-2021
Observer
Name
Justin B
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
The main color of the fireball was dark green with a slight trail of light green. The core of the fireball was dark nearly a navy blue color. There were what appeared to be small sparks fragmenting off that were bright orange or possibly yellow that would fade into the smoke trail behind it.
Location
Address
Albuquerque, NM
Latitude
35° 11' 16.09'' N (35.19°)
Longitude
106° 42' 37.96'' W (-106.71°)
Elevation
1627.38m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-01-23 22:59 MST
UT Date & Time
2021-01-24 05:59 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
102°
Moving
Facing azimuth
196.97°
First azimuth
135°
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
179.34°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Dark Blue, Dark Green, Green, Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
99.99°
Remarks
It was seen at night so it just looked like a long black smoke trail at least 15-20 feet trailing behind the glowing green and blue fireball. It would fade out about 2-3 seconds behind the fireball.
