Observer |
Name |
Sesto and Mick L |
Experience Level |
4/5
|
Remarks |
We were driving and saw the flash simultaneously. Even though we were in the city it appeared to be very bright. |
Location |
Address |
Grand Junction, CO |
Latitude |
39° 4' 13.05'' N (39.070293°)
|
Longitude |
108° 33' 51.35'' W (-108.564264°)
|
Elevation |
1400.18m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2017-08-03 21:25 MDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-08-04 03:25 UT
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From down left to up right |
Descent Angle |
4° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
268.85° |
First azimuth |
191.5° |
First elevation |
23° |
Last azimuth |
204.78° |
Last elevation |
12° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-18 |
Color |
Green, Yellow, White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
2s |
Length |
3° |
Remarks |
like white sparks |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |