Reports Report 4442z (Event 4442-2023)

Observer
Name Robert M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks i saw a similar fireball when i lived in south boulder in the 90's and it seemed to be about the same trajectory. that one i swear i could hear a fissling sound as it passed
Location
Address Louisville, CO
Latitude 39° 58' 21.55'' N (39.972654°)
Longitude 105° 6' 33.06'' W (-105.109184°)
Elevation 1614.41394m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-08-14 20:54 MDT
UT Date & Time 2023-08-15 02:54 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 94°
Moving
Facing azimuth 170.55°
First azimuth 167.2°
First elevation 16°
Last azimuth 179.01°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1.5s
Length
Remarks glowing trail that seemed to taper or flair at the end
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -