| Observer |
|
Name |
John K |
|
Experience Level |
4/5
|
|
Remarks |
Was driving so didn't see the beginning; estimated beginning based on glowing train and trajectory |
| Location |
|
Address |
Boulder, CO |
|
Latitude |
40° 3' 49.41'' N (40.063726°)
|
|
Longitude |
105° 8' 9.1'' W (-105.13586°)
|
|
Elevation |
1588.359m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2016-10-20 19:36 MDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-10-21 01:36 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
176° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
224.54° |
|
First azimuth |
203.52° |
|
First elevation |
65° |
|
Last azimuth |
219.56° |
|
Last elevation |
21° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-6.5 |
|
Color |
White and Light Green |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
5s |
|
Length |
20° |
|
Remarks |
glowing train that quickly faded; no noticeable smoke trail |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
At the bottom slowed significantly, grew bright white with green fringes, 2-3 pulses and faded |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
