Reports Report 1374a (Event 1374-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1374-2023
Observer
NameMike H
Experience Level2/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressKennewick, WA
Latitude46° 11' 10.17'' N (46.19°)
Longitude 119° 8' 46.2'' W (-119.15°)
Elevation167.12m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-02-28 05:10 PST
UT Date & Time2023-02-28 13:10 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle122°
Moving
Facing azimuth72°
First azimuth65°
First elevation60°
Last azimuth88°
Last elevation35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-
ColorLight Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt blew up, about 25 percent shot straight up and then the main mass separated. The Idaho video doest show the first separation.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt was the most awesome thing I've ever seen I the sky. A huge light just came on, I looked up confused at first. The ball streaked for a few seconds, blew up, a large piece went straight up. The main piece a big fizzly sparkler at the end.