Reports Report 5442fn (Event 5442-2024)

Observer
Name Karen H
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks This was a once in a lifetime experience I will never forget!
Location
Address White City, OR
Latitude 42° 25' 42.37'' N (42.428436°)
Longitude 122° 46' 55.95'' W (-122.782209°)
Elevation 435.885956m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-09-23 22:46 PDT
UT Date & Time 2024-09-24 05:46 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 70°
Moving
Facing azimuth 360°
First azimuth 358.11°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 360°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Red orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks A bright white flash occurred that illuminated the terrain and foothills. Then a glowing red orange orb appeared and then exploded into white stars.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks See above