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 |