Reports Report 3987am (Event 3987-2022)

Observer
Name LeiLani N
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Photo
Location
Address , MT
Latitude 45° 34' 50.51'' N (45.580696°)
Longitude 111° 35' 48.13'' W (-111.596703°)
Elevation 1376.014282m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-07-12 22:08 MDT
UT Date & Time 2022-07-13 04:08 UT
Duration ≈45s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 73°
Moving
Facing azimuth 249.73°
First azimuth 214.76°
First elevation 19°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Orange, Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 40s
Length 60°
Remarks At first it appeared to look like a GIANT Firework! But we quickly realized that was not possible. After the initial ball / burst of what looked liked fire , several small trails of “fire” traced the “fireball” ( or whatever it was) and slowly fluttered out . The smoke, as you can see from my picture was remaining until it finally dissipated.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Please see above explanation
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks “ “