This report has been linked to the following event: Event 511-2019
Observer
Name
Keli A
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This was the most brilliant “shooting star” I’ve ever seen and seemed to last really long. Long enough I stood up and commented on it and it was still going. Super cool
Location
Address
San Tan Valley, AZ
Latitude
33° 16' 33.29'' N (33.28°)
Longitude
111° 33' 2.29'' W (-111.55°)
Elevation
454.49m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-01-31 20:00 MST
UT Date & Time
2019-02-01 03:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
278.65°
First azimuth
289.8°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
249.63°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
Green, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Originally thought this was a plane on fire, it was so bright. Halfway through it flared green and bright white, with a smoke trail. It seemed to explode and fragment into three or so pieces and then disappeared
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It had a white and green flash, trailing smoke and yellow light. It flashed and then broke apart.
