Reports Report 1973z (Event 1973-2014)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1973-2014
Observer
NamePreston M
Experience Level3/5
RemarksUndoubtedly the most amazing one I've seen. Lasted until it went out of sight behind the rocks on the horizon, slow moving and burning with a long tail.
Location
AddressMorrison , CO
Latitude39° 39' 12.96'' N (39.65°)
Longitude 105° 11' 27.96'' W (-105.19°)
Elevation-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2014-09-02 22:30 MDT
UT Date & Time2014-09-03 04:30 UT
Duration≈45s
Direction
Moving directionFrom right to left
Descent Angle270°
Moving
Facing azimuth90°
First azimuth90°
First elevation60°
Last azimuth270°
Last elevation45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
ColorIt had a red orange fiery glow around a darker, black and gray looking matter. It started to disappear momentarily then reignited before going out of site behind Redrocks. Huge tail!!!
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-