Light cloud cover overhead made the fireball resemble a helicopter at first because it was gliding near the earth and at such a steady pace. Moving silently and more slowly than a helicopter, I observed that it was also longer than a helicopter would be.
Location
Address
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Latitude
35° 10' 30.84'' N (35.175232°)
Longitude
106° 37' 54.41'' W (-106.63178°)
Elevation
1522.349854m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-06-26 05:36 MDT
UT Date & Time
2019-06-26 11:36 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
229.83°
First azimuth
260.8°
First elevation
27°
Last azimuth
171.87°
Last elevation
27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-22
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
12s
Length
20°
Remarks
Very long, steady gliding, emitting sparks
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Fragmentation occurred from the train for the entire duration
