American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1380ac (Event 1380-2015)

Observer
Name Richard P
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks This fireball was the most brilliant and vibrant in color as i have seen lots of meteors in this area. It is a very dark place here with low lighting and meteors are easy to see here. It was due south traveling from the area of Saturn going down the horizon thru the constellation Scorpius, Absolutely Beautiful.
Location
Address Sun City West, AZ
Latitude 33° 40' 50.85'' N (33.680793°)
Longitude 112° 19' 47.02'' W (-112.329727°)
Elevation 383.511536m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-06-21 21:56 MST
UT Date & Time 2015-06-22 04:56 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 171.78°
First azimuth 175.79°
First elevation -
Last azimuth 170.59°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Blue, Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 4s
Length 4°
Remarks glowing train similar to firework trail
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -