Reports Report 863f (Event 863-2016)

Observer
Name Dan R
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I am 72 years old and have seen many meteors. If a person could see only one meteor in a lifetime, this is the one to see. It was bright like an acetylene torch, moved slowly, and lasted a long time.
Location
Address Oro Valley, AZ
Latitude 32° 26' 51.83'' N (32.447731°)
Longitude 110° 58' 42.36'' W (-110.978433°)
Elevation 891.907m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-03-02 21:10 MST
UT Date & Time 2016-03-03 04:10 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 260°
Moving
Facing azimuth 20°
First azimuth 85.7°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 350°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -