This report has been linked to the following event: Event 488-2023
Observer
Name
SHANNON J
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
This was an absolutely unexpected and thrilling experience! Ive never seen anything like this!!! And just by amazing chance to look up casually, at the right time in the right place- !!!
Location
Address
Portland, OR
Latitude
45° 33' 37.17'' N (45.56°)
Longitude
122° 41' 26.76'' W (-122.69°)
Elevation
62.27m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-24 21:00 PST
UT Date & Time
2023-01-25 05:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
171°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
5°
First elevation
90°
Last azimuth
350°
Last elevation
9°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
There was definately an initial flash, of increasing brightness - white; and the dimming to a noticeably green tint outlined in reddish or mageenta with a trail of white. It seemed disintegrate just before the horizon and the trojectory appeared to squiggle as it disintegrated giving the impression of apparently becoming smaller with less mass and perhaps losing velocity
