Reports Report 651a (Event 651-2021)

Observer
Name Justin B
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The main color of the fireball was dark green with a slight trail of light green. The core of the fireball was dark nearly a navy blue color. There were what appeared to be small sparks fragmenting off that were bright orange or possibly yellow that would fade into the smoke trail behind it.
Location
Address Albuquerque, NM
Latitude 35° 11' 16.09'' N (35.187802°)
Longitude 106° 42' 37.96'' W (-106.710544°)
Elevation 1627.375244m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-01-23 22:59 MST
UT Date & Time 2021-01-24 05:59 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 102°
Moving
Facing azimuth 196.97°
First azimuth 135°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 179.34°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Dark Blue, Dark Green, Green, Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 99.99°
Remarks It was seen at night so it just looked like a long black smoke trail at least 15-20 feet trailing behind the glowing green and blue fireball. It would fade out about 2-3 seconds behind the fireball.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -