This was unlike any “falling star” I have ever seen. I honestly though for a second that this was an RV on re-entry it was so bright and had such a long trail
Location
Address
Pojoaque, NM
Latitude
35° 53' 4.99'' N (35.88472°)
Longitude
106° 5' 13.28'' W (-106.087022°)
Elevation
1747.614m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-12-08 20:05 MST
UT Date & Time
2017-12-09 03:05 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
190°
Moving
Facing azimuth
280°
First azimuth
280°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
280°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Blue and green as it approached the horizon
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
40°
Remarks
Glowing train that was bright white and grew wider in diameter as it approached the horizon