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Observer
Name
Joe M
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This is the second fireball I have seen. The first was when I was a child. I would think that anyone travelling south on AZ 143 at this time would have had a wide open view of this event.
Location
Address
Phoenix, AZ
Latitude
33° 28' 1'' N (33.466944°)
Longitude
111° 59' 13.8'' W (-111.987167°)
Elevation
359.300873m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-12-14 22:19 MST
UT Date & Time
2013-12-15 05:19 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180.56°
First azimuth
146.54°
First elevation
20°
Last azimuth
167.13°
Last elevation
18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
7°
Remarks
It appeared to be sparking
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-