I frequently walk in the cool of the night. A very bright white light all around me and on the ground caused me to look up. The sidewalk there is near-precisely north/south, and I was walking north toward Lake Thomas. I thought it was a helicopter searchlight or firework. I looked at my cell phone to establish the correct time. I didn't report it right away because I didn't know there was anywhere to report it. It was a most amazing experience!
Location
Address
Longmont, CO
Latitude
40° 13' 11.42'' N (40.21984°)
Longitude
104° 57' 9.25'' W (-104.95257°)
Elevation
1492.87m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-08-01 03:23 MDT
UT Date & Time
2016-08-01 09:23 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
-
First elevation
80°
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-26
Color
White with hints of blue and orange. The center of the narrow streak was pure, edges seemed to be composed of millions of particles.
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
60°
Remarks
Center of narrow train was pure white with hints of blue and orange. Edges seemed to contain many fine particles.
