Reports Report 1218e (Event 1218-2016)

Observer
Name Joseph W
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The ball of red flame was in the southwest sky from Phoenix Arizona area. We were in a Camry driving south when this large in the distance flame object appeared in the sky almost in a straight line falling toward earth surface, yet being in a neighborhood, object proceed out of eye sight. Joe Wigle, BSS, GCM 623-512-2706
Location
Address Peoria, AZ
Latitude 33° 34' 42.1'' N (33.57836°)
Longitude 112° 15' 54.5'' W (-112.26514°)
Elevation 339.792m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-04-01 19:21 MST
UT Date & Time 2016-04-02 02:21 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 14°
Moving
Facing azimuth 200.6°
First azimuth 195.03°
First elevation 24°
Last azimuth 197.1°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Orange, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -