| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Alexis M |
| Experience Level | 3/5 |
| Remarks | I was facing southeast and looking for meteors, barley walked out of my house, when I saw/heard a bright white fire ball coming from southwest. From the corner of my eye I saw the bright white flash coming from the sky. Immediately Looked up and I knew what I was witnessing because as a child and even a teenager I have seen not exactly the amazing fire ball of tonight, but I have seen 2 more in that exact location it was beautiful slow and bright. Floated in the sky. This fireball was the best one thus far and I hope I can see more in my lifetime. I hope this info does well. I hope if you find video of it you can share it with me. Thank you. Color bright white flash, size big enough to illuminate side wall and street. Lasted about 3 or 4 seconds. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Longmont, CO |
| Latitude | 40° 9' 56.86'' N (40.165794°) |
| Longitude | 105° 5' 41.41'' W (-105.094837°) |
| Elevation | 1516.858398m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2023-08-13 02:55 MDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2023-08-13 08:55 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From down right to up left |
| Descent Angle | 286° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 198.67° |
| First azimuth | 220.35° |
| First elevation | 33° |
| Last azimuth | 166.87° |
| Last elevation | 53° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -13 |
| Color | White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | Loud flick or pop |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | Flash that lasted at least 2 seconds |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |