I have observed two fireballs before, one in Wyoming and one in Colorado. These were very large with long tails and various colors. This morning was shorter, smaller and white.
Location
Address
Fort Collins, CO
Latitude
40° 31' 29.6'' N (40.524888°)
Longitude
105° 7' 21.96'' W (-105.122766°)
Elevation
1558.63916m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-02-13 05:46 MST
UT Date & Time
2022-02-13 12:46 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
259°
Moving
Facing azimuth
55.16°
First azimuth
55.95°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
51.14°
Last elevation
29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Very much brighter at the end like it was expanding at the end of the trail. No fragmentation observed.
