Reports Report 1497g (Event 1497-2012)

Observer
Name Brandi
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was amazing, I stepped outside and saw this blue and white fireball with a tail falling, I tried to follow it but by the time I got past the trees it was gone. Absolutely beautiful
Location
Address Colorado Springs, CO
Latitude 38° 47' 57.07'' N (38.799186°)
Longitude 104° 44' 18.77'' W (-104.738546°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-10-13 19:01 MDT
UT Date & Time 2012-10-14 01:01 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth -1°
First azimuth -1°
First elevation 46°
Last azimuth -1°
Last elevation 36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Blue with white and a tai
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks The tail was glowing white and was maybe 2 feet long
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -