Reports Report 887bi (Event 887-2014)

Observer
Name Nancy R
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks We were driving and so didn't see the fireball until it was pretty low. It's the most fantastic meteor I've ever seen. Very exciting!!
Location
Address Sunizona, AZ
Latitude 31° 53' 1.32'' N (31.883701°)
Longitude 109° 41' 42.52'' W (-109.695145°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-04-12 20:02 MST
UT Date & Time 2014-04-13 03:02 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 45°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 45°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 10s
Length 30°
Remarks Smoke trail. Visible for many seconds.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks There were two distinct flashes. The terminal flash lit up the overcast sky.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -