Reports Report 688a (Event 688-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 688-2023
Observer
NameMichael A S
Experience Level4/5
RemarksIn 30 years of purposefully observing the night sky I have never seen an object this bright. It was about the size of a golf ball in you hand if outstretched at arms length. THis was a completely random observation while I was parked.
Location
AddressThornton, CO
Latitude39° 59' 52.3'' N (40°)
Longitude 104° 58' 42.45'' W (-104.98°)
Elevation1574.29m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-03 18:49 MST
UT Date & Time2023-01-04 01:49 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle184°
Moving
Facing azimuth43.91°
First azimuth42.66°
First elevation9°
Last azimuth42.82°
Last elevation4°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorDark Green, Green, Orange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationYes
Remarksheavy rumble.
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-