Reports Report 1850a (Event 1850-2024)

Observer
Name Matt C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I believe this was large space junk breaking up in the atmosphere.
Location
Address North Ogden, UT
Latitude 41° 22' 0.17'' N (41.366714°)
Longitude 111° 57' 56.55'' W (-111.965709°)
Elevation 2777.593018m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-04-10 20:45 MDT
UT Date & Time 2024-04-11 02:45 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down to up
Descent Angle -
Moving
Facing azimuth 357.55°
First azimuth 338.54°
First elevation 90°
Last azimuth 345.32°
Last elevation 90°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It was a bright white flash that broke into two pieces upon entering the atmosphere.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It broke into two pieces upon entering the atmosphere and was a bright white light both times.