Reports Report 1973y (Event 1973-2014)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1973-2014
Observer
NameMegan A
Experience Level3/5
RemarksOne of the brightest I've ever seen! Possibly space debris?
Location
AddressArvada, CO
Latitude39° 50' 8.26'' N (39.84°)
Longitude 105° 5' 24.83'' W (-105.09°)
Elevation1679.32m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2014-09-02 22:30 MDT
UT Date & Time2014-09-03 04:30 UT
Duration≈45s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle225°
Moving
Facing azimuth125.1°
First azimuth167.74°
First elevation70°
Last azimuth6.96°
Last elevation35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration-
Length-
RemarksLong white trail.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksBrooke into three pieces at 35 degrees, sparks and orange trails.