Reports Report 1677a (Event 1677-2015)

Observer
Name Andy S
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks Super bright fireball went almost straight down, much brighter than the gibbous moon. Train lasted at least 5 seconds. Viewed from my car driving east on I 70.
Location
Address Avon, CO
Latitude 39° 38' 25.68'' N (39.640466°)
Longitude 106° 33' 11.69'' W (-106.553247°)
Elevation 2241.799072m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-07-29 03:19 MDT
UT Date & Time 2015-07-29 09:19 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 178°
Moving
Facing azimuth 120°
First azimuth 125°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 127°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 15°
Remarks Bright train slowly faded white to black over 5 seconds.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -