I was quite surprised by this event as I was reading in bed next to our large window with the blinds full open. Them window faces due west towards the Tortolita Mountains. I saw a large, very bright object streak diagonally past from about 2 oclock towards 8 oclock and then disappear. It was quite the largest meteorite I have ever seen and did not quite believe it until I checked your website.
Location
Address
Oracle, AZ
Latitude
32° 35' 19.42'' N (32.588729°)
Longitude
110° 55' 11.06'' W (-110.91974°)
Elevation
1063.877808m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-02-16 21:58 MST
UT Date & Time
2013-02-17 04:58 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
288.48°
First azimuth
-1°
First elevation
77°
Last azimuth
-1°
Last elevation
31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
very bright orange yellow..more yellow in the center. orange trail. brighter than the moon
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1.5s
Length
10°
Remarks
the train glowed, but I was paying more attention to the size and brightness of the fireball.
