Observations were from the passenger seat of a moving car, so angles might not be precise. (On a not-so-scientific level, this was the most spectacular meteor I've ever seen.)
Location
Address
Santa Fe, NM
Latitude
35° 39' 56.34'' N (35.66565°)
Longitude
106° 1' 35.31'' W (-106.026475°)
Elevation
2014.637939m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-11-08 22:55 MST
UT Date & Time
2012-11-09 05:55 UT
Duration
≈10s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
131.16°
First azimuth
117.63°
First elevation
63°
Last azimuth
121.41°
Last elevation
22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
30s
Length
20°
Remarks
Initially bright white streak, fading to orange and red before fading out.
