Reports Report 4039y (Event 4039-2015)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4039-2015
Observer
NameKathleen J. D
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThis 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
AddressGila Bend, AZ
Latitude32° 54' 51.52'' N (32.91°)
Longitude 112° 37' 40.63'' W (-112.63°)
Elevation292.97m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2015-12-17 19:44 MST
UT Date & Time2015-12-18 02:44 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle223°
Moving
Facing azimuth10°
First azimuth25°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth10°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorOrange, Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksFlash similar to fireworks, then disappeared within 0.5 sec.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSpoke-like poof that was yellow-orange in color