Reports Report 1626a (Event 1626-2012)

Observer
Name Joni H
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks The color of this meteorite was almost turquoise and the tail was bright orange almost like a flame. It was spectacular.
Location
Address Payson, AZ
Latitude 34° 13' 51.12'' N (34.230868°)
Longitude 111° 19' 30.49'' W (-111.325136°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-12-31 20:45 MST
UT Date & Time 2012-01-01 03:45 UT
Duration ≈10s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 190.15312°
First azimuth 190.30687°
First elevation -
Last azimuth 203.53698°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 10s
Length 20°
Remarks A long glowing orange trail, it was beautiful to see
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The flash was like a sparkler and it was dark so I couldn\'t see fragmentation.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -