Reports Report 5247a (Event 5247-2020)

Observer
Name David R
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Very bright, like a Xenon/LED car headlight.
Location
Address Tucson, AZ
Latitude 32° 25' 18.67'' N (32.421854°)
Longitude 110° 59' 33.71'' W (-110.992697°)
Elevation 850.113464m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-09-17 22:53 MST
UT Date & Time 2020-09-18 05:53 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 104°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 204.48°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 238.89°
Last elevation 17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks At termination, large explosion with red and orange trails radiating 360 degrees
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Object stopped suddenly and exploded, emanating red and orange trails roughly equally in all directions. Estimate visible diameter as 10-15mm