Reports Report 2142o (Event 2142-2014)

Observer
Name Christopher R
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Sparks, NV
Latitude 39° 34' 16.32'' N (39.571199°)
Longitude 119° 42' 10.71'' W (-119.702974°)
Elevation 1485.29126m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-09-12 06:00 PDT
UT Date & Time 2014-09-12 13:00 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 255.2°
First azimuth 248.66°
First elevation 48°
Last azimuth 255.58°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 10s
Length
Remarks The smoke color was white and radiating from the top and bottom of the object.
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Shortly after the white smoke dissipated, a smaller train of objects could be se. It was difficult to identify the exact number, but likely 4 or 5.