Reports Report 1556ab (Event 1556-2021)

Observer
Name Heather H
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was so bright and low, I was really surprised we didn't hear it hit! I could even see all of the colors, from the white hot center, to yellow, then red, then black of the tail, against the dusk blue sky. Amazing.
Location
Address Portland, OR
Latitude 45° 29' 6.5'' N (45.485138°)
Longitude 122° 29' 23.78'' W (-122.489939°)
Elevation 79.517532m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-03-12 18:35 PST
UT Date & Time 2021-03-13 02:35 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 69°
Moving
Facing azimuth 250°
First azimuth 30.78°
First elevation 90°
Last azimuth 232.94°
Last elevation 29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow, Red, Brown
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks Quiet deep low sound
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -