This was over the mountains and bright enough to catch my attention while driving. I thought it was a firework as I watched it. Just before dark and no stars in the sky.
Location
Address
, CO
Latitude
38° 35' 52.93'' N (38.598036°)
Longitude
106° 56' 19.35'' W (-106.938707°)
Elevation
2388.895508m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-08-23 20:30 MDT
UT Date & Time
2022-08-24 02:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
237°
Moving
Facing azimuth
4.9°
First azimuth
0.99°
First elevation
46°
Last azimuth
5.43°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Dark Blue, Blue, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It looked like it exploded in midair. And then it was completely gone.
