Reports Report 25c (Event 25-2013)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Glenn B |
| Experience Level | 4/5 |
| Remarks | My assumption is that this fireball was WAY far north of my view location given its proximity to the horizon. But was exceptionally bright for what seemed so far away. Alternatively, it could have been very local and terminal. I have no way to judge distance given this single observation. If I had to guess, it looked like it actually impacted earth - but we all know who squirrely low horizon events can be to determine. If you do triangulate to anywhere near my location (Longmont, CO), please let me know as I'd love to join the hunt for any fragments. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Erie, CO |
| Latitude | 40° 3' 45.73'' N (40.062703°) |
| Longitude | 105° 3' 19.62'' W (-105.055451°) |
| Elevation | 1522.125366m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2013-01-04 21:28 MST |
| UT Date & Time | 2013-01-05 04:28 UT |
| Duration | ≈1.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up right to down left |
| Descent Angle | 225° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 360° |
| First azimuth | 360° |
| First elevation | 15° |
| Last azimuth | 355° |
| Last elevation | 5° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -14 |
| Color | Bright white bolide with a blue trail. Trail disappeared instantly |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Duration | -1s |
| Length | -1° |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | Single flash, two small fragments |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | Fragment 1 (main) continued in base trajectory. Fragment two headed downward fast ~45 degree slope to horizon |