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Observer
Name
Vanity A
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
This event occurred during the time of night when I watch planes fly into my city. The meteor was travelling the same course/direction as the planes, and the speed/brightness was at least 3 times greater in comparison to the planes.
Location
Address
Scottsdale, AZ
Latitude
33° 29' 54.6'' N (33.498501°)
Longitude
111° 55' 34.25'' W (-111.926181°)
Elevation
386.543182m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-03-08 18:55 MST
UT Date & Time
2023-03-09 01:55 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
105°
Moving
Facing azimuth
1.05°
First azimuth
336.06°
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
52.82°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-
Color
White.
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Bright flash at the end of trajectory.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Spark-like light emitted.
