Reports Report 888a (Event 888-2012)

Observer
Name Marie
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was almost as large as the first quarter moon near it. I have never seen such a large brightly colored meteor. It was incredibly beautiful.
Location
Address Taos, NM
Latitude 36° 24' 2.7'' N (36.40075°)
Longitude 105° 34' 3.61'' W (-105.56767°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-06-25 20:30 MDT
UT Date & Time 2012-06-26 02:30 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 262.48844°
First azimuth -1°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth -1°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color bright yellow to yellow g
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks It was bright yellow at the back, but it was not an elongated trail.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -