Reports Report 1444b (Event 1444-2020)

Observer
Name Marvin H
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I have seen shooting stars. This was traveling much slower and melting as it descended.
Location
Address Chandler, AZ
Latitude 33° 19' 32.08'' N (33.325578°)
Longitude 111° 53' 22.65'' W (-111.889625°)
Elevation 362.017303m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-03-26 20:00 MST
UT Date & Time 2020-03-27 03:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 210°
Moving
Facing azimuth 170°
First azimuth 180°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 160°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks As the fire ball descended it looked like pieces were melting off. Like hot metal dripping off only upside down.