Reports Report 7661b (Event 7661-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7661-2022
Observer
NameRobert A
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI was lying flat on my back, watching the stars when it flashed over head. This was the brightest, longest lasting shooting star I’ve ever seen. It lit up the woods and took 1-2 seconds approximately. It also seemed wider than the other shooting starts I’ve seen over the last week or so I’ve been out at night. The after image in the photos is 20-30 seconds later. The trail contracted in on itself and formed a dimly glowing cloud. It took several minutes for the cloud to finally fade out. I combined the two photos, but can send them separately if needed.
Location
AddressSierra Vista, AZ
Latitude31° 32' 11.89'' N (31.54°)
Longitude 110° 23' 34.04'' W (-110.39°)
Elevation1903.74m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-10-31 03:23 MST
UT Date & Time2022-10-31 10:23 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down right to up left
Descent Angle271°
Moving
Facing azimuth64.44°
First azimuth44.66°
First elevation90°
Last azimuth238.49°
Last elevation90°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude17-
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration60s
Length40°
RemarksVery bright, wide, streak that slowly faded and contracted/collapsed on itself. It eventually looked like a slightly glowing cloud in the sky.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Photo