I observed C/2022 E3 on the evening of 30 Jan 2023 with a lucky break in cloudy skies. Skies were clear again last night, and was treated with a lucky bolide!
Location
Address
Fort Collins, CO
Latitude
40° 32' 16.55'' N (40.537931°)
Longitude
105° 2' 22.52'' W (-105.039589°)
Elevation
1509.797119m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-31 18:50 MST
UT Date & Time
2023-02-01 01:50 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
144°
Moving
Facing azimuth
89.5°
First azimuth
44.52°
First elevation
28°
Last azimuth
68.39°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-4.5
Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
5°
Remarks
Appeared as an after glow that faded quickly
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It got brighter as it descended, then "winked out"
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Fiery bits (sparks) left behind and from the sides
