Reports Report 3177z (Event 3177-2013)

Observer
Name Jim L
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Frequent mountain camper and star/satellite gazer. This was the most beautiful and remarkable I have seen in my 50 plus yrs). For the first moment, I puckered thinking it would impact in the city.
Location
Address Aurora, CO
Latitude 39° 43' 45.96'' N (39.729432°)
Longitude 104° 49' 54.91'' W (-104.83192°)
Elevation 1647.207153m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-12-04 21:11 MST
UT Date & Time 2013-12-05 04:11 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth -
First elevation 70°
Last azimuth 120°
Last elevation 31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 20°
Remarks Glowing white that persisted for 1.5 seconds
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -