| Observer |
|
Name |
k h |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
I saw a large satilite fall in the late 80\'s. This reminded me of that. Except far more colorful. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Sparks, NV |
|
Latitude |
39° 34' 22.48'' N (39.572911°)
|
|
Longitude |
119° 42' 6.38'' W (-119.701773°)
|
|
Elevation |
- |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2012-04-22 08:00 PDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2012-04-22 15:00 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
135° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
300.62648° |
|
First azimuth |
259.69551° |
|
First elevation |
45° |
|
Last azimuth |
320.44287° |
|
Last elevation |
25° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
1 |
|
Color |
My impression was \"rainb |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Not immediately after, 2 sonic booms. The second was quieter. 10, 15 minutes? |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
3s |
|
Length |
15° |
|
Remarks |
no smoke. fairly thick, tapering at the end. |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
