Reports Report 1973r (Event 1973-2014)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1973-2014
Observer
NameMonte M
Experience Level1/5
RemarksThis was UNBELIEVABLE - at any moment after I first saw the 'meteor' I thought it would disappear/flicker out - instead it just kept blazing this trail across the sky, moving from south to north - it really appeared to be relatively low in the sky - as it moved further away from me to the north it seemed to be arcing downward toward the southwest Denver metro area.
Location
AddressLarkspur, CO
Latitude39° 14' 19.14'' N (39.24°)
Longitude 104° 54' 21.92'' W (-104.91°)
Elevation2115.02m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2014-09-02 22:31 MDT
UT Date & Time2014-09-03 04:31 UT
Duration?
Direction
Moving directionFrom right to left
Descent Angle270°
Moving
Facing azimuth164.31°
First azimuth146.06°
First elevation69°
Last azimuth15.9°
Last elevation52°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorOrange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration10s
Length30°
RemarksTrain was visible across nearly the entire sky; "tumbling" effect; both sparks and flame; it was like someone was dragging a Fourth of July 'sparkler' across the sky
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksFlames and sparks appeared to quickly explode
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-