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Observer
Name
Frank M
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It was an mixing sight to see. At first it moved almost like it was under intelligent control. However it was an incredible meteor/fireball I believe. I’m shocked that this wasn’t captured and all over the news.
Location
Address
Phoenix, AZ
Latitude
33° 24' 13.42'' N (33.403727°)
Longitude
112° 25' 48.45'' W (-112.430126°)
Elevation
275.519806m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-01-31 19:56 MST
UT Date & Time
2019-02-01 02:56 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
236°
Moving
Facing azimuth
279.03°
First azimuth
300.8°
First elevation
78°
Last azimuth
261.28°
Last elevation
50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
White then red when it broke up.
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Split up into 3-5 fireballs as it phased out.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Red and 3-5 of them, looked big as well.
