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Observer
Name
James S
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Seen many meteorites/falling stars, but this was close and definitely on fire with some green behind the head. Long, bright tail. Fireball is great description.
Location
Address
, AZ
Latitude
34° 31' 50.41'' N (34.53067°)
Longitude
111° 56' 42.28'' W (-111.945078°)
Elevation
1323.851m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-11-09 21:39 MST
UT Date & Time
2017-11-10 04:39 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
250°
Moving
Facing azimuth
163.96°
First azimuth
243.9°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
114.46°
Last elevation
9°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-23
Color
Orange, with some Green and a White head and tail
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
4s
Length
50°
Remarks
Glowing, Bright smoke trail
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-