Reports Report 5996n (Event 5996-2024)

Observer
Name Jamie F
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks It seemed to be slowing down or decreasing in speed but the pitch angle remained the same.
Location
Address Boise, ID
Latitude 43° 34' 54.2'' N (43.581722°)
Longitude 116° 14' 55.26'' W (-116.248682°)
Elevation 847.572144m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-10-15 05:45 MDT
UT Date & Time 2024-10-15 11:45 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 92°
Moving
Facing azimuth 270.55°
First azimuth 266.58°
First elevation 20°
Last azimuth 81.81°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
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 It appeared to be breaking up leaving a tail much like a comets tail however the tail followed very very close behind. Maybe like 1 half a second up to 2 seconds following immediately behind, as if breaking up.