Reports Report 1973o (Event 1973-2014)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1973-2014
Observer
NameKathryn T
Experience Level2/5
Remarks-
Location
Address, CO
Latitude40° 36' 59.43'' N (40.62°)
Longitude 105° 16' 20.98'' W (-105.27°)
Elevation2161.69m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2014-09-02 22:32 MDT
UT Date & Time2014-09-03 04:32 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up to down
Descent Angle180°
Moving
Facing azimuth38.17°
First azimuth42.61°
First elevation61°
Last azimuth27.83°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorOrange and Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length30°
RemarksThe fireball broke into about five pieces as it approached the horizon. The largest piece had a long glowing train, and all the other visible pieces left glowing trains that lasted 1-3 seconds with visible smoke trails.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksAs the fireball streaked toward the horizon, it flashed and broke into about 5 pieces, all leaving glowing and smoking trains
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSame as above....As the fireball streaked toward the horizon, it flashed and broke into about 5 pieces, all leaving glowing and smoking trains