This was a thrilling, once in a lifetime experience! So cool
Location
Address
Bend, OR
Latitude
44° 4' 46.33'' N (44.079536°)
Longitude
121° 10' 15.14'' W (-121.170872°)
Elevation
1036.130127m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-07-22 22:30 PDT
UT Date & Time
2025-07-23 05:30 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
184°
Moving
Facing azimuth
184.27°
First azimuth
185.3°
First elevation
20°
Last azimuth
185.36°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
Light Blue, Light Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Began as a small yellow strike which grew brighter, began throwing sparks and spiraling and briefly flashed turquoise blue before ending in a red flame combustion
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Began as a small yellow strike which grew brighter, began throwing sparks and spiraling and briefly flashed turquoise blue before ending in a red flame combustion