Reports Report 6158c (Event 6158-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6158-2021
Observer
NameRay H
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThe fireball / meteor gave off flickering light that attracted my attention and I observed it at a point where it had broken into three distinct pieces (with individual coloration) traveling in a linear trajectory with a momentary tail (train).
Location
AddressFairbanks, AK
Latitude64° 55' 0.45'' N (64.92°)
Longitude 148° 17' 30.88'' W (-148.29°)
Elevation461.69m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-09-30 21:50 AKDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-01 05:50 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle252°
Moving
Facing azimuth35.94°
First azimuth71.38°
First elevation51°
Last azimuth16.44°
Last elevation14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorPink, Light Blue, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length20°
RemarksA glowing train briefly persisted following the objects.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-