Reports Report 6559a (Event 6559-2019)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6559-2019
Observer
NameKevin S
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI was running at night without a headlamp, specifically on the lookout for Geminids. The moon had not quite risen, or was behind low clouds.
Location
AddressBoulder, CO
Latitude40° 1' 30.69'' N (40.03°)
Longitude 105° 9' 0.33'' W (-105.15°)
Elevation1582.27m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2019-12-14 19:17 MST
UT Date & Time2019-12-15 02:17 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom right to left
Descent Angle270°
Moving
Facing azimuth-
First azimuth30°
First elevation25°
Last azimuth320°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksNear the end of it's path the meteor split into a few large fragments and several smaller fragments.