Reports Report 7558i (Event 7558-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7558-2020
Observer
NameMorgan W
Experience Level2/5
RemarksWas one of the most beautiful things I have seen. Matched only by the 2018 solar eclipse.
Location
AddressMidway, UT
Latitude40° 32' 7.34'' N (40.54°)
Longitude 111° 29' 5.92'' W (-111.48°)
Elevation1750.99m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-09 19:02 MST
UT Date & Time2020-12-10 02:02 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle241°
Moving
Facing azimuth104.22°
First azimuth112.97°
First elevation39°
Last azimuth86.3°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorGreen, Light Green, Yellow, Light Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length12°
RemarksSmoke, light glow as it faded
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksFireball grew brighter before exploding in a green flash which quickly turned red.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAfter terminal flash, 3 equally large chunks and a spray of smaller fragments quickly burned up.