Reports Report 2716b (Event 2716-2013)

Observer
Name Charissa W
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was driving on I-17 near Jomax Rd in Phoenix AZ. I couldn't hear anything since I was in the car but before it hit the ground it exploded with a big flash of light and a tail at the end. Very awesome experience!
Location
Address phoenix, AZ
Latitude 33° 26' 54.16'' N (33.448377°)
Longitude 112° 4' 26.53'' W (-112.074037°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-11-02 06:55 MST
UT Date & Time 2013-11-02 13:55 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 180°
First elevation -
Last azimuth 180°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Bright yellow and white
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 20°
Remarks Glowing train with black tail
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Small ball of flashing light exploded. I thought it was going to hit the ground.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -