American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1479bh (Event 1479-2023)

Observer
Name Linda G
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was beautiful! We were on the patio facing Mt Lemmon at El Charro & saw the “shooting star” fly right over the Catalina mountains from west to east. It was bright enough and long enough for others to see as well when we gasped. I have no good estimation of time, but wish it lasted longer!
Location
Address Tucson, AZ
Latitude 32° 18' 28.49'' N (32.307913°)
Longitude 110° 50' 41.66'' W (-110.844905°)
Elevation 841.118164m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-03-08 18:30 MST
UT Date & Time 2023-03-09 01:30 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 94°
Moving
Facing azimuth 11.36°
First azimuth 347.58°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 30.02°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Blue, Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -