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Observer
Name
Carolyn D
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This is the second fireball that I have seen. The first was in Menard,Tx 6-7 years ago at about 6:30-7 pm in the summer. I witnessed it with one other person and it was quick but large burst of fire and particles. My husband was about 8 miles from me and actually felt a rumble.
Location
Address
Telluride, CO
Latitude
37° 57' 53.9'' N (37.964971°)
Longitude
107° 56' 32.17'' W (-107.94227°)
Elevation
2711.206787m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-08-02 19:54 MDT
UT Date & Time
2021-08-03 01:54 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
168°
Moving
Facing azimuth
250°
First azimuth
250°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
10°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Burst or explosion then black fragments
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Dark/black particles that dissipated
