(meteorobs) Daylight Fireball Over Colorado & New Mexico

[Robert Lunsford]

The American Meteor Society has received 7 reports so far  of a bright daylight fireball over Colorado & New Mexico. Five of the seven reports are from Colorado Springs. This event occurred sometime from 12:35 to 12:40pm MDT Wednesday afternoon June 20th. Reports of many different colors have been received, with white and orange being most mentioned.  The average brightness reported by witnesses varied quite a bit, ranging from brighter than the full moon to brighter than the sun.

Summaries of these reports may be viewed at: 

http://www.amsmeteors.org/fireball2/public.php?start_date=2012-01-01&end_date=2012-12-31

Refer to event #860

Clear Skies!

Robert Lunsford
American Meteor Society