Reports Report 5262d (Event 5262-2019)

Observer
Name Scott T
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks We were driving due east at the time. Fireball came streaking over us and slightly to the south heading due east or slightly NE, and was most likely visible well before it came into our view through the windshield. Long streak (at least 30 degrees if not more) and lots of explosions and debris.
Location
Address Spokane Valley, WA
Latitude 47° 39' 58.58'' N (47.666273°)
Longitude 117° 10' 59.66'' W (-117.18324°)
Elevation 618.118042m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2019-10-26 17:50 PDT
UT Date & Time 2019-10-27 00:50 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 244°
Moving
Facing azimuth 97°
First azimuth 85°
First elevation 44°
Last azimuth 85°
Last elevation 21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 30°
Remarks Long train as the fireball came in from the east and travelled due west. At least three large flashes as it broke up over several seconds
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Two or three large flashes followed by the final. Lots of debris from the final explosion.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks See above