Reports Report 5579c (Event 5579-2020)

Observer
Name Scott G
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Latitude 35° 7' 35.26'' N (35.126462°)
Longitude 106° 41' 11.66'' W (-106.686573°)
Elevation 1515.538452m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-10-05 12:54 MDT
UT Date & Time 2020-10-05 18:54 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 207°
Moving
Facing azimuth 230.39°
First azimuth 277.28°
First elevation 46°
Last azimuth 257.47°
Last elevation 26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color The meteor broke into two pieces both of which reflected sunlight
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration -
Length 20°
Remarks It appeared to be a smoke trail that lasted a few seconds.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The meteor split into two pieces