Reports Report 3284i (Event 3284-2024)

Observer
Name Bruce T
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks Part of the path of this meteor was obscured by trees, which compromises my estimate of the start and end position of the trajectory.
Location
Address Longmont, CO
Latitude 40° 12' 42.11'' N (40.211697°)
Longitude 105° 2' 29.98'' W (-105.041661°)
Elevation 1556.480347m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-07-04 22:20 MDT
UT Date & Time 2024-07-05 04:20 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 165°
Moving
Facing azimuth 280°
First azimuth 270°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 280°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The main object was a clear green color and very bright, but some dimmer white "sparkles" separated from it as it fell.