Reports Report 2582f (Event 2582-2024)

Observer
Name Robert C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Event resembled recent videos from Portugal but fireball appeared smaller and did not last nearly as long or shine as brightly (due to being smaller, I suspect).
Location
Address Phoenix, AZ
Latitude 33° 29' 14.44'' N (33.487344°)
Longitude 111° 58' 9.85'' W (-111.969404°)
Elevation 377.799164m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-05-22 21:34 MST
UT Date & Time 2024-05-23 04:34 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 232°
Moving
Facing azimuth 275.33°
First azimuth 279.88°
First elevation 61°
Last azimuth 279.31°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -26
Color Light Blue, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Main fireball broke up (into approx 3 pieces) a good distance above horizon and ball/tail dissipated quickly thereafter (approx 1-2 secs).
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -