Reports Report 1973x (Event 1973-2014)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1973-2014
Observer
NameKevin L
Experience Level1/5
RemarksIt looked to be descending at about a 60 Deg. Angle from right to left. I first noticed it at about 30 deg. above the horizon, and it took about 30 seconds before it was no longer visible a few degrees above the horizon.
Location
AddressArvada, CO
Latitude39° 51' 8.97'' N (39.85°)
Longitude 105° 11' 51.5'' W (-105.2°)
Elevation1785.89m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2014-09-02 22:30 MDT
UT Date & Time2014-09-03 04:30 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle225°
Moving
Facing azimuth7.91°
First azimuth35.01°
First elevation36°
Last azimuth8.62°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length10°
RemarksRed sparkling train narrow at the front, wide near the front then gradually tapering off to a fine tip
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-