Reports Report 278c (Event 278-2015)

Observer
Name Jared K
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks After the after the main bright flash and trail was over the object though smaller and not as bright was still visable continuing in the eastwardly direction.
Location
Address Gillette, WY
Latitude 44° 16' 24.82'' N (44.27356°)
Longitude 105° 29' 28.1'' W (-105.491139°)
Elevation 1379.82666m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-01-29 22:33 MST
UT Date & Time 2015-01-30 05:33 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 91°
Moving
Facing azimuth 25.1°
First azimuth 1.88°
First elevation 59°
Last azimuth 47.98°
Last elevation 57°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length
Remarks Glowing ionized trail lasting very briefly.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Seven or eight smaller equally bright pieces trailed off and fell away from the main body.