We were deep in the desert with zero ambient light, under a rich black sky and sparklingly clear stars, and facing the fireball directly. It was spectacular!
Location
Address
, AZ
Latitude
34° 52' 8.75'' N (34.87°)
Longitude
114° 3' 6.53'' W (-114.05°)
Elevation
756.27m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-10-16 20:47 MST
UT Date & Time
2021-10-17 03:47 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
150°
Moving
Facing azimuth
260°
First azimuth
272.95°
First elevation
20°
Last azimuth
290°
Last elevation
9°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-22
Color
White, blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A relatively bigger flash at the end of the trail on the instant it disappeared.