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Observer
Name
Dacia J
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It was much larger than typical shooting star with visible flame coming off behind it. Flames stayed close to the mass but it had white tail trailing behind. It didn't seem to fade out but rather just disappeared.
Location
Address
, NV
Latitude
36° 31' 1.37'' N (36.517047°)
Longitude
114° 25' 49.39'' W (-114.430385°)
Elevation
382.347m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-11-01 20:18 PDT
UT Date & Time
2017-11-02 03:18 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
265°
Moving
Facing azimuth
347.95°
First azimuth
2.1°
First elevation
90°
Last azimuth
286.02°
Last elevation
55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-22
Color
bright white with orange flames and white tail
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
-