Observer |
Name |
Martin G |
Experience Level |
4/5
|
Remarks |
- |
Location |
Address |
Littleton, CO |
Latitude |
39° 35' 10.21'' N (39.58617°)
|
Longitude |
105° 10' 23.95'' W (-105.17332°)
|
Elevation |
1897.807m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2017-12-14 19:45 MST
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-12-15 02:45 UT
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
Descent Angle |
238° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
180° |
First azimuth |
140° |
First elevation |
68° |
Last azimuth |
80° |
Last elevation |
40° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-26 |
Color |
Pink, Orange, Yellow |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
1s |
Length |
20° |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
Explosion. Fragments dispersed in a pretty uniform patter. |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
Three large fragments broke off. Then the meteor separated in half and exploded. Complete disintegration. |