| Observer |
|
Name |
Paul S |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
This is the third time I have observed fireballs in the clear Arizona sky. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Gilbert, AZ |
|
Latitude |
33° 22' 41.38'' N (33.378161°)
|
|
Longitude |
111° 44' 58.56'' W (-111.7496°)
|
|
Elevation |
385.467957m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2015-03-26 20:40 MST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2015-03-27 03:40 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
125° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
210° |
|
First azimuth |
210° |
|
First elevation |
27° |
|
Last azimuth |
220° |
|
Last elevation |
20° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-7 |
|
Color |
Light Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
The object appeared just above the trees and was visible for a short time, then it quickly brightened and then broke into pieces. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
It appeared to break into two or three pieces. |
