Reports Report 1015dv (Event 1015-2011)

Observer
Name Kristin C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Saint George, UT
Latitude 37° 5' 56.23'' N (37.098954°)
Longitude 113° 36' 47.51'' W (-113.613196°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-09-14 20:40 MDT
UT Date & Time 2011-09-15 02:40 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 179.14984°
First azimuth 190.02116°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 145.03589°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color whitish blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks N/A
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length
Remarks it looked like a regular meteor with a glowing tail. It was unusual in its brightness, the closeness to the ground and how long it lasted. It was visual through clouds on the horizon because of its brightness.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks N/A
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -