Reports Report 2481t (Event 2481-2023)

Observer
Name Megan B
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks We were driving at the time. I have seen many shooting stars in my lifetime, this was much longer lasting and brighter/larger/closer appearing. The car frame obstructed our view at the end. Much faster than any plane light. There was a long tail. The head was more bluish
Location
Address Santa Fe, NM
Latitude 35° 39' 1.39'' N (35.650385°)
Longitude 105° 56' 9.16'' W (-105.935878°)
Elevation 2139.581055m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-05-05 21:15 MDT
UT Date & Time 2023-05-06 03:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 82°
Moving
Facing azimuth 153.16°
First azimuth 108.72°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 226.33°
Last elevation 59°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Light Blue, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -