American Meteor Society

Reports Report 821b (Event 821-2010)

Observer
Name Kirk
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was dark but I could see a trail behind it but not sure I would characterize it as a train (I'm not expert) I looked like it was going through a very thin layer of high clouds but it probably wasn't. From what I understand, it's unusual for a meteor to get below 20 miles above the earth.
Location
Address ERIE, CO
Latitude 40° 2' 11.59'' N (40.036552°)
Longitude 105° 7' 42.97'' W (-105.128603°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2010-12-03 18:25 MST
UT Date & Time 2010-12-04 01:25 UT
Duration ≈5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 45°
First azimuth 28°
First elevation 61°
Last azimuth 12°
Last elevation 44°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude 1
Color green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks I was driving in my car
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -