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Observer
Name
Kristin C
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
-
Location
Address
Saint George, UT
Latitude
37° 5' 56.23'' N (37.098954°)
Longitude
113° 36' 47.51'' W (-113.613196°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-09-14 20:40 MDT
UT Date & Time
2011-09-15 02:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
179.14984°
First azimuth
190.02116°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
145.03589°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
whitish blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
N/A
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
5°
Remarks
it looked like a regular meteor with a glowing tail. It was unusual in its brightness, the closeness to the ground and how long it lasted. It was visual through clouds on the horizon because of its brightness.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
N/A
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-