This report has been linked to the following event: Event 637-2023
Observer
Name
Craig V
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
-
Location
Address
Laramie, WY
Latitude
41° 17' 59.47'' N (41.3°)
Longitude
105° 32' 58.13'' W (-105.55°)
Elevation
2226.07m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-31 18:48 MST
UT Date & Time
2023-02-01 01:48 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
139°
Moving
Facing azimuth
47.77°
First azimuth
26.68°
First elevation
47°
Last azimuth
59.59°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
50°
Remarks
Orange trail persisting behind primary fire ball
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Bright initial ball split with secondary fire ball falling behind momentarily before vanishing while primary object continued. Whole thing seemed to momentarily split prior to vanishing.