Reports Report 1479u (Event 1479-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1479-2023
Observer
NamePamela G
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI spend a lot of time outside and have seen many shooting stars. But I have never seen a meteor at such a low altitude. I waited for a sonic boom but it just kept on course till it was out of my range of view.
Location
AddressMesa, AZ
Latitude33° 24' 10.16'' N (33.4°)
Longitude 111° 46' 50.85'' W (-111.78°)
Elevation378.85m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-08 18:55 MST
UT Date & Time2023-03-09 01:55 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle92°
Moving
Facing azimuth-
First azimuth304.23°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth56.9°
Last elevation45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-30
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-