Reports Report 3987ak (Event 3987-2022)

Observer
Name Katy T
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I'm a hs teacher in the Seattle area. One of the teachers in my building in an astrobiologist who suggested that I fill this out
Photo
Location
Address Yellowstone National Park, WY
Latitude 44° 38' 59'' N (44.649722°)
Longitude 111° 1' 25.15'' W (-111.023654°)
Elevation 2047.681396m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-07-12 22:09 MDT
UT Date & Time 2022-07-13 04:09 UT
Duration ≈45s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 131°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 256.26°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 292.83°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 60s
Length 60°
Remarks A glowing train that disappeared after several minutes
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It started with a large flash that looked like it was breaking a part
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks A train stayed and pieces moved across the sky