Reports Report 791az (Event 791-2017)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 791-2017
Observer
NameLeo S
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThis was the brightest fireball I have seen. It didn't look very far away. We was driving when we saw so we couldn't tell if made any noise.
Location
AddressLoco Hills, NM
Latitude32° 48' 48.46'' N (32.81°)
Longitude 103° 52' 37.3'' W (-103.88°)
Elevation1159.49m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2017-02-26 19:51 MST
UT Date & Time2017-02-27 02:51 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle240°
Moving
Facing azimuth92.28°
First azimuth18.46°
First elevation41°
Last azimuth71.92°
Last elevation23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorGreen, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length15°
RemarksA smoky trail with a greenish tint.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt flashed greenish yellow when it exploded.
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-