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Observer
Name
Traci K
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
It appeared to be above and just north of Kitt Peak from my vantage point on the highway. The sky was bright enough that you could no longer see the stars, so seeing the meteor was surprising.
Location
Address
Three Points, AZ
Latitude
32° 4' 27.12'' N (32.074199°)
Longitude
111° 20' 44.01'' W (-111.345558°)
Elevation
776.659485m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-12-27 07:06 MST
UT Date & Time
2012-12-27 14:06 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
238.63°
First azimuth
240.83°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
245.07°
Last elevation
50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
5°
Remarks
glowing, like a firework
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
