American Meteor Society

Reports Report 795k (Event 795-2020)

Observer
Name Christina W
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Extremely fast and bright with flame and sunlight (early morning). Initially thought it was a super fast military plane (similar flight pathway) but was surprised when it suddenly burned out. No meteor viewing history, but I do have a science background and have never reported such a thing in my life!
Location
Address Gilbert, AZ
Latitude 33° 22' 32.35'' N (33.375652°)
Longitude 111° 45' 4.38'' W (-111.751218°)
Elevation 382.239899m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-02-16 07:10 MST
UT Date & Time 2020-02-16 14:10 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 263°
Moving
Facing azimuth 332.43°
First azimuth -
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 302.05°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 15°
Remarks Smoke, faint, disappeared quickly
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -