Reports Report 1556ab (Event 1556-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1556-2021
Observer
NameHeather H
Experience Level1/5
RemarksIt was so bright and low, I was really surprised we didn't hear it hit! I could even see all of the colors, from the white hot center, to yellow, then red, then black of the tail, against the dusk blue sky. Amazing.
Location
AddressPortland, OR
Latitude45° 29' 6.5'' N (45.49°)
Longitude 122° 29' 23.78'' W (-122.49°)
Elevation79.52m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-03-12 18:35 PST
UT Date & Time2021-03-13 02:35 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle69°
Moving
Facing azimuth250°
First azimuth30.78°
First elevation90°
Last azimuth232.94°
Last elevation29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow, Red, Brown
Concurrent Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksQuiet deep low sound
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-