Reports Report 1102l (Event 1102-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1102-2021
Observer
NameElizabeth T
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI see them fairly often walking or driving at night, but this was the first I ever saw split. Very cool!
Location
AddressTempe, AZ
Latitude33° 23' 42.04'' N (33.4°)
Longitude 111° 55' 58.83'' W (-111.93°)
Elevation357.44m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-02-25 20:30 MST
UT Date & Time2021-02-26 03:30 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle258°
Moving
Facing azimuth-
First azimuth-
First elevation40°
Last azimuth-
Last elevation30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorBlue, Orange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksBrighter, then split in two fragments (about 2/3 one mass and 1/3 the other mass, each moving in opposite directions, then extinction of brightness)