Reports Report 2981j (Event 2981-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2981-2022
Observer
NameMei S
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI had originally been looking to the southeast, but its sudden flash of brightness immediately drew my attention to it towards the southwest. It was so bright I thought a huge helicopter spotlight was suddenly shining right towards me, but I’m currently staying on an observatory, so nothing so much as a white flashlight or cellphone light is even permitted outside. It felt like it had lit up that entire half of the sky!
Location
Address, AZ
Latitude31° 57' 32.29'' N (31.96°)
Longitude 111° 35' 50.09'' W (-111.6°)
Elevation2069.16m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-05-19 22:15 MST
UT Date & Time2022-05-20 05:15 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle175°
Moving
Facing azimuth220.93°
First azimuth212.43°
First elevation60°
Last azimuth220.64°
Last elevation24°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-