Reports Report 1102n (Event 1102-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1102-2021
Observer
NameKerry K
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI have seen many "shooting stars" in my life and this was completely different. The size was massive compared to how the stars appear. It was about 1/6th the size of the moon, which looked large (at that time) and had a long tail. It was amazing to see!
Location
AddressScottsdale, AZ
Latitude33° 44' 1.69'' N (33.73°)
Longitude 111° 50' 50.99'' W (-111.85°)
Elevation793.3m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-02-25 20:10 MST
UT Date & Time2021-02-26 03:10 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle238°
Moving
Facing azimuth30.29°
First azimuth36.47°
First elevation35°
Last azimuth20.74°
Last elevation19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-15
ColorBlue, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt was quite large and had a long tail. It split into two pieces right before disappearing. One piece was about 3/4 of the original size and the other about 1/4 of the original size. The center was bright white with a bluish ring around the edges. Both pieces maintained that appearance after breaking apart. I am not sure if it burned out or just fell below my line of site behind the mountains.