Reports Report 1757a (Event 1757-2021)

Observer
Name Paul W
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Saw short-lived fan shaped red train above Regulus (narrow tip of fan was northern end and wider end was southern end) but did not see entry point. Flash was bright enough that others thought it was lightning and it cast a shadow.
Location
Address , UT
Latitude 38° 22' 42.03'' N (38.378343°)
Longitude 109° 53' 18.51'' W (-109.888474°)
Elevation 1826.205444m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-03-19 21:13 MDT
UT Date & Time 2021-03-20 03:13 UT
Duration ?
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 261°
Moving
Facing azimuth 111.3°
First azimuth 113.25°
First elevation 57°
Last azimuth 117.08°
Last elevation 58°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Approximately five red glittering points seen in the fragmentation trail