Reports Report 1981bi (Event 1981-2024)

Observer
Name Christi T
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Gave me goosebumps. A family member approx 2 miles away driving to same location at same time from a different direction also saw it.
Location
Address Scottsdale, AZ
Latitude 33° 34' 56.06'' N (33.58224°)
Longitude 111° 56' 1.56'' W (-111.933766°)
Elevation 412.604767m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-04-16 19:57 MST
UT Date & Time 2024-04-17 02:57 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 255°
Moving
Facing azimuth 260°
First azimuth 260°
First elevation 90°
Last azimuth 265°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 10°
Remarks Disappeared right away
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -