Reports Report 980br (Event 980-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 980-2020
Observer
NameMatthew H
Experience Level2/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressScottsdale, AZ
Latitude33° 40' 48.91'' N (33.68°)
Longitude 111° 53' 4.03'' W (-111.88°)
Elevation571.05m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-02-26 05:34 MST
UT Date & Time2020-02-26 12:34 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle82°
Moving
Facing azimuth357.45°
First azimuth308.18°
First elevation32°
Last azimuth33.12°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt was suddenly like the lights were turned on. The brightest white light I've ever seen at night.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt went from a bright white shooting star to kind of a red or dark orange fizzle. It reminded me of a rescue flare.