Reports Report 5849d (Event 5849-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5849-2020
Observer
NameKimberly H
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI have never seen one that slowly got brighter before dimming.
Location
AddressFlagstaff, AZ
Latitude35° 36' 54.95'' N (35.62°)
Longitude 111° 30' 49.65'' W (-111.51°)
Elevation1664.39m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-10-14 20:28 MST
UT Date & Time2020-10-15 03:28 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle122°
Moving
Facing azimuth195.22°
First azimuth189.11°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth195.22°
Last elevation32°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length30°
RemarksGlowing trail that faded out after 2-3 seconds
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksAt first I thought it was a star, but it was brighter than Venus, so there was a flash and it got brighter about 2 seconds then it started to fade, within another second it dimmed significantly and the trail show then it was out.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAfter the flash, it seemed to sparkle, little bits flashing, which made it look like it was breaking up. Then it faded.