It was a beautiful sighting, unlike anything I have every seen before.
Location
Address
RNCH DE TAOS, NM
Latitude
36° 21' 36'' N (36.36°)
Longitude
105° 35' 24'' W (-105.59°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-02-07 18:13 MDT
UT Date & Time
2019-02-08 01:13 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
242°
Moving
Facing azimuth
35°
First azimuth
45°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
50°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
60s
Length
20°
Remarks
The train of smoke was initially very noticeable but gradually disappeared as time passed.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It was a quick, bright flash almost like a firecracker or firework. It looked like a sudden ball of light appearing in the sky, and it was over within the blink of an eye.
