American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3068il (Event 3068-2017)

Observer
Name Cathy H
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Bonners Ferry, ID
Latitude 48° 59' 43.04'' N (48.99529°)
Longitude 116° 29' 46.56'' W (-116.496266°)
Elevation 584.44m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-09-04 22:12 MST
UT Date & Time 2017-09-05 05:12 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 166°
Moving
Facing azimuth 106.85°
First azimuth 113.01°
First elevation 25°
Last azimuth 107.84°
Last elevation 11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -24
Color Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks I thought it was lightening at first or a fire burst as it was red. Due to the heavy smoke in the area everything eliminates a red hue. Then I thought it might be car headlights reflecting on the hill. Went outside to see what it might be and nothing. I was afraid it might be a fire and was relieved it wasn't. Really weird.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -