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 |
- |