Reports Report 2263a (Event 2263-2012)

Observer
Name Ritter G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Color was affected by the setting sun (very orange glow); Also, I am not sure of time: between 1700 and 1720
Location
Address Paonia, CO
Latitude 38° 49' 45.13'' N (38.829202°)
Longitude 107° 39' 12.56'' W (-107.653488°)
Elevation 1744.03064m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-12-21 17:10 MST
UT Date & Time 2012-12-22 00:10 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 301.81°
First azimuth 270.96°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 292.39°
Last elevation 27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Orange white
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 30°
Remarks glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks white flash
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks 3-4 pieces