Observer | |
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Name | Kathleen J. D |
Experience Level | 3/5 |
Remarks | This sighting was made by two persons, one of which is a pilot (observing experience 4). The event began with a bright white fireball lasting approx 2.5 sec., then turned red, orange, yellow at the same time before terminating. The trajectory did not appear to be constant. The event began with a shallow trajectory approx -10° then the fireball turned downward to an angle of -45° relative to horizontal. The turn was not gradual but quick approx 0.2 sec and then the event terminated within a second. |
Location | |
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Address | Gila Bend, AZ |
Latitude | 32° 54' 51.52'' N (32.91°) |
Longitude | 112° 37' 40.63'' W (-112.63°) |
Elevation | 292.97m |
Time and Duration | |
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Local Date & Time | 2015-12-17 19:44 MST |
UT Date & Time | 2015-12-18 02:44 UT |
Duration | ≈3.5s |
Direction | |
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Moving direction | From up right to down left |
Descent Angle | 223° |
Moving | |
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Facing azimuth | 10° |
First azimuth | 25° |
First elevation | 30° |
Last azimuth | 10° |
Last elevation | 20° |
Brightness and color | |
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Stellar Magnitude | -18 |
Color | Orange, Yellow, Red, White |
Concurrent Sound | |
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Observation | No |
Remarks | - |
Delayed Sound | |
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Observation | No |
Remarks | - |
Persistent train | |
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Observation | No |
Duration | - |
Length | - |
Remarks | - |
Terminal flash | |
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Observation | Yes |
Remarks | Flash similar to fireworks, then disappeared within 0.5 sec. |
Fragmentation | |
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Observation | Yes |
Remarks | Spoke-like poof that was yellow-orange in color |