Reports Report 1973w (Event 1973-2014)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1973-2014
Observer
NameWilliam C
Experience Level3/5
RemarksBrightness may have been slightly variable but not regularly pulsing; the direction of due south to north leads me to suspect a polar satellite reentry
Location
AddressLittleton, CO
Latitude39° 37' 54.97'' N (39.63°)
Longitude 105° 5' 44.64'' W (-105.1°)
Elevation1702.89m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2014-09-02 22:30 MDT
UT Date & Time2014-09-03 04:30 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom right to left
Descent Angle270°
Moving
Facing azimuth175.01°
First azimuth175°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth10°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length10°
RemarksBarely visible smoke trail
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAppeared to break apart about 5 seconds before disappearing, no explosion