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 |
5° |
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. |