Observer |
Name |
Mike |
Experience Level |
1/5
|
Remarks |
Trajectory was west to east. It was greenish and bluish. I lost it behind a cloud at about 30 deg. above local horizon. |
Location |
Address |
Reno, NV |
Latitude |
39° 30' 56.66'' N (39.515739°)
|
Longitude |
119° 48' 31.46'' W (-119.808739°)
|
Elevation |
- |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2010-12-26 17:03 PST
|
UT Date & Time |
2010-12-27 01:03 UT
|
Duration |
≈5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From right to left |
Descent Angle |
270° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
90° |
First azimuth |
148° |
First elevation |
60° |
Last azimuth |
90° |
Last elevation |
40° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-2 |
Color |
green/blue |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
-1s |
Length |
-1° |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
Small pieces broke off during the five seconds I could see it. They faded out almost immediately. |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
- |