Reports Report 4172e (Event 4172-2021)

Observer
Name Nicole M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Durango, CO
Latitude 37° 10' 22.04'' N (37.172788°)
Longitude 107° 44' 29.06'' W (-107.741405°)
Elevation 2047.845825m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-08-02 19:50 MDT
UT Date & Time 2021-08-03 01:50 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 355°
Moving
Facing azimuth 272.23°
First azimuth 269.49°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 270°
Last elevation 36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 99.99s
Length 11°
Remarks The train started out very straight, almost completely perpendicular to horizon. As the seconds passed, the train spiraled out and looked like a corkscrew before fading completely
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -