Reports Report 1882hm (Event 1882-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1882-2016
Observer
NameMicheal J
Experience Level3/5
RemarksObserved the intense flashing of bolide while driving the interstate but couldn't see too much given landscape in the way and the direction was out my passenger window as I traveled west.
Location
AddressGrants, NM
Latitude35° 15' 41.27'' N (35.26°)
Longitude 107° 58' 34.55'' W (-107.98°)
Elevation2017.76m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-06-02 04:55 MDT
UT Date & Time2016-06-02 10:55 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle174°
Moving
Facing azimuth247.51°
First azimuth248.78°
First elevation25°
Last azimuth253.38°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-19
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksVery bright flash near horizon made the whole southern sky light up, intense white, was seeing it thru ground clutter / dust
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSome flashes occured before the final one