Reports Report 5315b (Event 5315-2021)

Observer
Name George P
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks The fire ball appeared when I was turned away but the brightness made me turn and look. The fireball as bright green with a long (35 degree?) gold tail. It was moving right to left and at a slight downward angle compared to the horizon. Very impressive.
Location
Address Spring Creek, NV
Latitude 40° 44' 34.45'' N (40.742904°)
Longitude 115° 36' 48.57'' W (-115.613491°)
Elevation 1663.287598m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-09-03 22:32 PDT
UT Date & Time 2021-09-04 05:32 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 264°
Moving
Facing azimuth 70°
First azimuth 110°
First elevation 43°
Last azimuth 70°
Last elevation 38°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Green head, Yellow tail
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The fireball head was bright green and seemed to throw small fragments.