Reports Report 172i (Event 172-2016)

Observer
Name John H
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks The color from my point looked more like a shell you would see from the ocean. It traveled from south east to north west was very visable in daylight just before or at time of combustion the object split in two then lasted for about two seconds before disappearing.
Location
Address Calhan, CO
Latitude 38° 58' 27.72'' N (38.974367°)
Longitude 104° 14' 3.86'' W (-104.234405°)
Elevation 2040.3m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-01-14 11:02 MST
UT Date & Time 2016-01-14 18:02 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 26°
Moving
Facing azimuth 276.42°
First azimuth 315.49°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 309.76°
Last elevation 46°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Blue, Light Blue, Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 10°
Remarks Smoke trail
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Object split into two pieces just before or at point of combustion.