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Observer
Name
Bethany B
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It was difficult to judge elevation because of the mountains west of van horn that i was driving toward at time. It was the brightest "shooting star" I have ever seen and closer than any meteor from meteor showers I have tried to photograph.
Location
Address
Van Horn, TX
Latitude
31° 4' 26.3'' N (31.073972°)
Longitude
105° 2' 49.43'' W (-105.047063°)
Elevation
1347.988037m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-11-08 20:30 MST
UT Date & Time
2014-11-09 03:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
99.28°
First azimuth
113.04°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
75.54°
Last elevation
43°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-21
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
