Reports Report 4937c (Event 4937-2017)

Observer
Name Jonathan M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks 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
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -