Reports Report 1973h (Event 1973-2014)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1973-2014
Observer
NameAlan B
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI was driving eastbound on Interstate 80, on the east side of Cheyenne, Wyoming. I happened to glance out the driver's side window and I saw the object. I slowed down to try to get a good look at it. There was no other traffic in the area. 20 to 30 seconds later, it was gone from my view.
Location
AddressCheyenne, WY
Latitude41° 7' 42.45'' N (41.13°)
Longitude 104° 43' 17.23'' W (-104.72°)
Elevation1802.65m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2014-09-02 22:34 MDT
UT Date & Time2014-09-03 04:34 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up to down
Descent Angle180°
Moving
Facing azimuth340°
First azimuth340°
First elevation50°
Last azimuth340°
Last elevation50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-4
ColorRed
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration10s
Length10°
RemarksA smoke trail, clearly visible
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-