Reports Report 1981bk (Event 1981-2024)

Observer
Name Paul C
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Dark sky in mountains near saguaro. Only time we have seen something this bright!
Location
Address , AZ
Latitude 32° 14' 46.18'' N (32.246161°)
Longitude 111° 10' 50.91'' W (-111.180809°)
Elevation 826.552002m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-04-16 20:10 MST
UT Date & Time 2024-04-17 03:10 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 246°
Moving
Facing azimuth 242.5°
First azimuth 239.67°
First elevation 33°
Last azimuth 244.24°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Red/Orange, white, blue, green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Quick looked like burned blue/green
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -