Reports Report 8597e (Event 8597-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8597-2021
Observer
NameJess B
Experience Level3/5
RemarksMy fiancé saw the event as well. We were driving west on 70 in Colorado. It was extremely bright and began as a huge ball and trailed downward for about 1.5-2 seconds.
Location
AddressGlenwood Springs, CO
Latitude39° 32' 23.76'' N (39.54°)
Longitude 107° 37' 15.67'' W (-107.62°)
Elevation1667.27m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-12-06 00:01 MST
UT Date & Time2021-12-06 07:01 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle171°
Moving
Facing azimuth241.8°
First azimuth232.02°
First elevation59°
Last azimuth238.59°
Last elevation29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-19
ColorBlue, Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksKind of spark like a firework makes at first then trailed downward to the earth.
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-