Reports Report 4442s (Event 4442-2023)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | John G |
| Experience Level | 4/5 |
| Remarks | I consider this sighting to be an extra rare & unique observation. Being that I only stepped out to check the mailbox & was walking while looking ahead when it happened, I saw the entire duration straight on! This day happens to be my Birthday & it felt like a heavenly gift that was memorable, unexpected & perfect timing by chance. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Latitude | 38° 56' 39.02'' N (38.944173°) |
| Longitude | 104° 45' 27.03'' W (-104.757508°) |
| Elevation | 2066.447998m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2023-08-14 21:35 MDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2023-08-15 03:35 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From left to right |
| Descent Angle | 90° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 178.29° |
| First azimuth | 145.27° |
| First elevation | 36° |
| Last azimuth | 217.37° |
| Last elevation | 30° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -17 |
| Color | BLUE & GREEN & WHITE |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | The fireball streaked horizontally across the sky & broke into about 5 pieces. I first noticed the bright white light, then it had a blue hue that appeared more green when it fragmented. I saw about 50 Perseid meteors the morning of 8/13/23 & some were stunning, but this fireball was utterly spectacular to witness! |