Reports Report 2477x (Event 2477-2014)

Observer
Name Brian G
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks The large glowing ball had no trail/tail and created a big flash when it apparently hit the ground.
Location
Address Palmer Lake, CO
Latitude 39° 7' 59.61'' N (39.133225°)
Longitude 104° 45' 55.65'' W (-104.765458°)
Elevation 2201.695801m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-10-02 04:37 MDT
UT Date & Time 2014-10-02 10:37 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 268.31°
First azimuth 270.69°
First elevation 53°
Last azimuth 269.31°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -21
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It looked as though it hit the ground and exploded in the mountains west of Palmer Lake
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -