Reports Report 2016hz (Event 2016-2026)

Observer
Name Ambre L
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks This appeared as a bigger mass than other shooting stars I have seen. It looked like something burning up in the atmosphere.
Location
Address Phoenix, AZ
Latitude 33° 35' 14.37'' N (33.587324°)
Longitude 111° 59' 23.54'' W (-111.989872°)
Elevation 425.647614m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-22 20:10 MST
UT Date & Time 2026-03-23 03:10 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 269°
Moving
Facing azimuth 281.72°
First azimuth 328°
First elevation 29°
Last azimuth 240°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 20°
Remarks A glowing orange train that looked like it was in at least 3 horizontal segments
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -