Initially there was a very bright glow, much more than full moonlight. This darkened as the object sped away over the western mountains. The tail lingered for a few seconds.
Location
Address
Ketchum, ID
Latitude
43° 44' 21.45'' N (43.739292°)
Longitude
114° 22' 57.89'' W (-114.382746°)
Elevation
1845.172974m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-07-03 22:52 MDT
UT Date & Time
2021-07-04 04:52 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
269°
Moving
Facing azimuth
275.99°
First azimuth
281.58°
First elevation
77°
Last azimuth
272.49°
Last elevation
38°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-
Color
Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
20°
Remarks
With the main body being orange, the trail and debris was mostly yellow and light yellow.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
There were smaller pieces attendant to the main body.
