| Observer |
|
Name |
Paul&Susan J |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
This was truly the most spectacular meteor event either one of us has ever seen. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Santa Fe, NM |
|
Latitude |
35° 56' 3.38'' N (35.934271°)
|
|
Longitude |
105° 57' 23.02'' W (-105.956394°)
|
|
Elevation |
1912.236m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2018-06-29 20:45 MDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2018-06-30 02:45 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
139° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
225° |
|
First azimuth |
245° |
|
First elevation |
45° |
|
Last azimuth |
245° |
|
Last elevation |
20° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-20 |
|
Color |
Green, Orange, Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
As it broke into 2 or 3 pieces each was surrounded in flame |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Two of us saw it. One saw "at least 3 pieces". The other is only sure of seeing 2 distinct halves break away from each other. |
