This is the second phenomenon like this I have seen in the same area in the last 4 to 6 weeks. Both times it took breath away. Not at all like a typical shooting star. More like fireworks. I thought it very rare to see one, much less two in such a short time. Never saw one before in my 51 years life!
Location
Address
Salida, CO
Latitude
38° 30' 48.25'' N (38.513402°)
Longitude
105° 59' 42.44'' W (-105.995123°)
Elevation
2214.048m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-01-17 21:00 MST
UT Date & Time
2018-01-18 04:00 UT
Duration
<1s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
167°
Moving
Facing azimuth
52.44°
First azimuth
-
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
46.81°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
7°
Remarks
Sparks and glowing with brief smoke
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It flashed brightly and seemed to hesitate briefly while falling.
