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Observer
Name
Lorraine M
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
Sudden horizontal streaking ball for a very short almost horizontal trajectory. Appeared almost west to east and quickly flamed out. Exciting for us first time viewers of such an event.
Location
Address
Phoenix, AZ
Latitude
33° 39' 31.62'' N (33.658783°)
Longitude
111° 59' 21.43'' W (-111.989287°)
Elevation
463.741m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-11-14 20:28 MST
UT Date & Time
2017-11-15 03:28 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
102°
Moving
Facing azimuth
23.58°
First azimuth
-
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
30°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Flared out to slight orange then quickly vanished
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-