Observer |
Name |
Patrick M |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
The sighting was fleeting but happened exactly as stated. |
Location |
Address |
Jefferson, CO |
Latitude |
39° 13' 14.86'' N (39.220794°)
|
Longitude |
105° 46' 10.57'' W (-105.769602°)
|
Elevation |
2966.906m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2016-10-27 18:30 MDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-10-28 00:30 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
130° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
120° |
First azimuth |
120° |
First elevation |
60° |
Last azimuth |
140° |
Last elevation |
60° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-6 |
Color |
Red |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
The glow is what I noticed firs. |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
First the glow then the fragmentation, like it was breaking up. Happened quickly. |