This is by far the most spectacular event I've ever seen and it lasted long enough we could get a really good look. It was especially interesting to see the fragmentation and each "burning out", but the main object going across the whole sky. Wow! Hope others got to witness this!
Location
Address
Sundance, WY
Latitude
44° 22' 37'' N (44.376945°)
Longitude
104° 25' 56.16'' W (-104.432267°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-09-02 22:30 MDT
UT Date & Time
2014-09-03 04:30 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
90°
First azimuth
180°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Yellow, multiple trailers turning orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
-
Remarks
Multiple trails each lasting several seconds
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Fragments breaking away from main, leaving multiple trails, at least 6 of these
