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Observer
Name
Thomas K
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
My sister was on the phone with me when I observed this and she input the information from her home in Hawaii. I was travelling in New Mexico. The time was approximately 6:00 pm local time.
Location
Address
Las Cruces, NM
Latitude
32° 14' 15.22'' N (32.237562°)
Longitude
106° 42' 54.14'' W (-106.71504°)
Elevation
1204.450317m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-12-22 18:00 MST
UT Date & Time
2013-12-23 01:00 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
149.22°
First azimuth
152.3°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
149.02°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
pieces went flying in a starburst
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
2°
Remarks
a yellow glow
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
an open blast
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
pieces went flying in a starburst
