Reports Report 1239a (Event 1239-2017)

Observer
Name Jon R
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address , UT
Latitude 40° 43' 23.03'' N (40.723064°)
Longitude 113° 17' 5.56'' W (-113.284877°)
Elevation 1292.287m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-04-01 23:20 MDT
UT Date & Time 2017-04-02 05:20 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 195°
Moving
Facing azimuth 355°
First azimuth 355°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 355°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6.5
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 0.25s
Length
Remarks The trail appeared as the object broke apart. It appeared like a trail of sparks behind the object.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The object (meteor) started as one very large, very bright piece. It then broke up into 3 large pieces and the trail previously mentioned began.