We observed the fireball while driving. It was so bright even against the blue sky of early dusk, that we pulled to the side of the road and stopped our ears for two minutes in case of a sonic boom. There was none.
Location
Address
Yuma, AZ
Latitude
32° 41' 55.28'' N (32.7°)
Longitude
114° 33' 34.89'' W (-114.56°)
Elevation
41.75m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-12-24 18:15 MST
UT Date & Time
2017-12-25 01:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
15°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
258.98°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
7°
Last elevation
7°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
10°
Remarks
The fireball was white and broke in pieces with an orange tinge.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The fireball was white and broke in pieces with an orange tinge.
