Reports Report 887ci (Event 887-2014)

Observer
Name Trevas Y
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Basically overhead, W by SW to E by NE. Felt larger than most and bright white ball become quite pastel in color. Thick shape and lessening trail. All behind cirrus clouds. Partner and I had just looked up to view the moon when we both saw the meteorite. Most amazing I've seen in my 59 years. What was it? TY
Location
Address Truth or Consequences, NM
Latitude 33° 19' 52.16'' N (33.331155°)
Longitude 107° 17' 31.01'' W (-107.291946°)
Elevation 1523.351318m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-04-12 21:05 MDT
UT Date & Time 2014-04-13 03:05 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 5.91°
First azimuth 76.17°
First elevation -
Last azimuth 73.45°
Last elevation 90°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -24
Color Pink, Light Blue, Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 4s
Length 20°
Remarks glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -