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 |
1° |
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 |
- |