Reports Report 5281d (Event 5281-2024)

Observer
Name Marissa O
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I saw this as I was viewing the September 17, 2024 lunar eclipse.
Location
Address Denver, CO
Latitude 39° 41' 29.3'' N (39.691473°)
Longitude 104° 56' 4.96'' W (-104.934711°)
Elevation 1657.944824m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-09-17 20:05 MDT
UT Date & Time 2024-09-18 02:05 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 85°
Moving
Facing azimuth 185°
First azimuth 181°
First elevation 32°
Last azimuth 200°
Last elevation 36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks I saw a trail that kept getting bigger like little pieces breaking off of the bigger meteor and flashing. This flashing got bigger as the fireball passed