Reports Report 1479bi (Event 1479-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1479-2023
Observer
NameVanity A
Experience Level4/5
RemarksThis event occurred during the time of night when I watch planes fly into my city. The meteor was travelling the same course/direction as the planes, and the speed/brightness was at least 3 times greater in comparison to the planes.
Location
AddressScottsdale, AZ
Latitude33° 29' 54.6'' N (33.5°)
Longitude 111° 55' 34.25'' W (-111.93°)
Elevation386.54m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-08 18:55 MST
UT Date & Time2023-03-09 01:55 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle105°
Moving
Facing azimuth1.05°
First azimuth336.06°
First elevation50°
Last azimuth52.82°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-
ColorWhite.
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksBright flash at the end of trajectory.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSpark-like light emitted.