This report has been linked to the following event: Event 511-2019
Observer
Name
Chelsea C
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It came out of nowhere but was so bright, it was bigger and seemed closer than any shooting star I have ever seen. I was confused because I have never seen anything like this in my lifetime! It was amazing!
Location
Address
Buckeye, AZ
Latitude
33° 28' 57.09'' N (33.48°)
Longitude
112° 30' 43.2'' W (-112.51°)
Elevation
375.69m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-01-31 20:00 MST
UT Date & Time
2019-02-01 03:00 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
266°
Moving
Facing azimuth
254.69°
First azimuth
306.03°
First elevation
74°
Last azimuth
207.73°
Last elevation
55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
There were two loud booms about 2 min apart about 1 min after it disappeared front sight
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It when really bright and then petered our like the end of a firework
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It kind of sizzled out like the end of a firework when it was disappearing
