Reports Report 1238z (Event 1238-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1238-2021
Observer
NameWill G
Experience Level1/5
RemarksAppeared like a small/medium airplane starting in for a landing, but perhaps 3-4 times as fast. This was visible for about 5-6 seconds. The object exploded into red/orange flames and vanished instantly afterwards in the dark. Nothing more was seen.
Location
AddressCrook, CO
Latitude40° 51' 3.33'' N (40.85°)
Longitude 102° 37' 35.22'' W (-102.63°)
Elevation1189.06m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-03-01 19:38 MST
UT Date & Time2021-03-02 02:38 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle96°
Moving
Facing azimuth288.04°
First azimuth315°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth329.26°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorOrange, Light Yellow, Red, Brown
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksAppeared as red/orange fireball-like explosion.
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-