Reports Report 60e (Event 60-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 60-2022
Observer
NameBill P
Experience Level5/5
RemarksI was out observing the Quadrantid meteor shower under perfect dark sky conditions. This was the most orange meteor I could ever recall in 21,000 lifetime meteors. The trail behind was bright orange sparks in the direction of Parker, AZ.
Location
AddressFort McDowell, AZ
Latitude33° 40' 9.17'' N (33.67°)
Longitude 111° 29' 44.7'' W (-111.5°)
Elevation793.28m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-01-02 23:54 MST
UT Date & Time2022-01-03 06:54 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle154°
Moving
Facing azimuth270°
First azimuth281.4°
First elevation30.8°
Last azimuth289.5°
Last elevation25.5°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarkslong trail of orange sparks