Reports Report 3501e (Event 3501-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3501-2018
Observer
NameAdam S
Experience Level3/5
RemarksMy 5 year old saw the fireball, too.
Location
AddressPortland, OR
Latitude45° 33' 24.53'' N (45.56°)
Longitude 122° 40' 29.81'' W (-122.67°)
Elevation61.29m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-09-07 21:01 PDT
UT Date & Time2018-09-08 04:01 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle254°
Moving
Facing azimuth150°
First azimuth150°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth133°
Last elevation24°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksI could see what looked like fragments burning off and separating the lead fireball, which appeared to burn out with some intensity.