Reports Report 1015cq (Event 1015-2011)

Observer
Name Harry
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This was a very bright object moving from west to east. it seemed to be slow moving on a low horizontal trajectory. it was low enough that part ot the trail was blocked by a mountain. it was long lasting. the trail was green in color, went out for a fraction of a second, then came back on just prior to an orange burst.
Location
Address Prescott, AZ
Latitude 34° 40' 55.43'' N (34.682064°)
Longitude 112° 32' 8.37'' W (-112.535657°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-09-14 19:50 CDT
UT Date & Time 2011-09-15 02:50 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction -
Descent Angle -
Moving
Facing azimuth 208.55969°
First azimuth 226.975°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 164.98161°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration -1s
Length 20°
Remarks wide very bright green trail. slow moving low flat trajectory. trail disappeared for a fraction of a second reappeared then exploded
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks slightly orange burst. trail disappeared for a fraction of a second then reappeared just prior to the burst
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -