Reports Report 1447b (Event 1447-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1447-2022
Observer
NameTarah W
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI have never seen a shooting star that looked like a firework! It was amazing!
Location
AddressGrand Junction, CO
Latitude39° 6' 49.9'' N (39.11°)
Longitude 108° 35' 22.69'' W (-108.59°)
Elevation1406.11m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-03-02 20:43 MST
UT Date & Time2022-03-03 03:43 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle171°
Moving
Facing azimuth91.29°
First azimuth63.55°
First elevation70°
Last azimuth84.64°
Last elevation35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length10°
RemarksA bright orange ball left a bright trail and exploded into what looked like a firework
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksBurst into for or five trails it looked like a firework
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarks-