Reports Report 6949bp (Event 6949-2022)

Observer
Name David W
Experience Level 5/5
Remarks Experienced astronomer and observer. Remained stationary and used iPhone to obtain accurate compass headings and angles above Horizon. Fragmentation remained tight around the core. First one I have seen that fragmented into a full vibrant rainbow spectrum. Absolutely spectacular.
Location
Address Friday Harbor, WA
Latitude 48° 32' 34.09'' N (48.542803°)
Longitude 123° 1' 56.87'' W (-123.032464°)
Elevation 45.292999m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-10-12 22:17 PDT
UT Date & Time 2022-10-13 05:17 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 239°
Moving
Facing azimuth 210°
First azimuth 229°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 189°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Pink, Blue, Green, Orange, Brown, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks When flash occurred the detonation and fragmentation stayed tightly together at the light Spectre of it was a full rainbow.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Minimal fragmentation around the center core.