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Observer
Name
Stephen B
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
It was the most spectacular sky event I’ve ever seen. Similar in length and trajectory to watching the space shuttle re-enter the atmosphere (from the same viewpoint) some 20 years ago or so, but slower and brighter.
Location
Address
Albuquerque, NM
Latitude
35° 7' 10.66'' N (35.119629°)
Longitude
106° 31' 16.97'' W (-106.521381°)
Elevation
1709.432007m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-07-28 21:15 MDT
UT Date & Time
2020-07-29 03:15 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
98°
Moving
Facing azimuth
322.98°
First azimuth
319.06°
First elevation
32°
Last azimuth
58.36°
Last elevation
17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Blue, Green, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
5°
Remarks
Glowing, white
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Bright white flash and colors changed then.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Looked like it broke up into 2 or 3 pieces.
