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Observer
Name
S E
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
This object was considerably larger, longer lasting, & slower moving than any meteors i have observed previously. No flashing lights were seen. Object had a very long luminous tail.
Location
Address
Spring Creek, NV
Latitude
40° 43' 10.08'' N (40.719466°)
Longitude
115° 34' 3.5'' W (-115.56764°)
Elevation
1733.327515m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-02-23 22:00 PST
UT Date & Time
2015-02-24 06:00 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
265°
Moving
Facing azimuth
90°
First azimuth
119.59°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
32.4°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-