This was the first time observing something this large. I do watch meteor showers at night when I have a chance, but this was way cooler. Hope to experience it again some day. I did have another person spot it at the same time in the same area as we were parking cars for an event.
Location
Address
Wickenburg, AZ
Latitude
33° 58' 14.98'' N (33.970829°)
Longitude
112° 43' 54.77'' W (-112.731881°)
Elevation
628.652222m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-02-16 07:30 MST
UT Date & Time
2020-02-16 14:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
254°
Moving
Facing azimuth
4.3°
First azimuth
17.97°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
341.57°
Last elevation
49°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
15°
Remarks
The smoke trail reminded me of the afterburner of a jet in the sky. Starts out together and then dissipates into little sections.
