Reports Report 9631h (Event 9631-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9631-2022
Observer
NameSarah G
Experience Level2/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressGrand Junction, CO
Latitude39° 5' 35.82'' N (39.09°)
Longitude 108° 36' 2.83'' W (-108.6°)
Elevation1387.7m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-12-02 19:45 MST
UT Date & Time2022-12-03 02:45 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle179°
Moving
Facing azimuth2.16°
First azimuth358.81°
First elevation68°
Last azimuth359.63°
Last elevation49°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThe fireball streaked down through the sky quickly and then it exploded in a bright flash of light. It quickly dimmed but then sparked once more before disappearing.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe fireball flashed bright as it fell. It then dimmed considerably before flashing bright again and ultimately disappearing