Reports Report 1973af (Event 1973-2014)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1973-2014
Observer
NameMiley B
Experience Level2/5
RemarksIt was amazing, I've never seen one travel so far. It flew from New Mexico to Wyoming. I thought it might have been a test flight of the new Falcon Hypersonic Technology Vehicle, but those are over the ocean.
Location
AddressHighlands Ranch, CO
Latitude39° 31' 55.28'' N (39.53°)
Longitude 104° 58' 21.22'' W (-104.97°)
Elevation1805.98m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2014-09-02 22:00 MDT
UT Date & Time2014-09-03 04:00 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down to up
Descent Angle-
Moving
Facing azimuth181.06°
First azimuth186.03°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth3.89°
Last elevation-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorLight Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks__
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length12°
RemarksGlowing 1/3 then smoke
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarks-