Reports Report 1626a (Event 1626-2012)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Trent m |
| Experience Level | 3/5 |
| Remarks | Was a perfect teardrop shape, with light blue center, whiter around the edges. I know distances are decieving with these, but compared to aircraft that fly over on approach to airport, it appeared to be 500 ft. or so above ground level. Initially could hear no sound as it approached from east/southeast but could hear a sizzling sound as it passed in front of our location. Shortly after passing, the sound diminished and it dimmed before breaking apart into 5-6 small pieces. Doubtfull will ever get to see one this stunning again. 6+ adults 15 kids all viewed. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Snowflake, AZ |
| Latitude | 34° 30' 14.95'' N (34.504152°) |
| Longitude | 110° 7' 54.49'' W (-110.131803°) |
| Elevation | - |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2011-12-31 20:18 MST |
| UT Date & Time | 2012-01-01 03:18 UT |
| Duration | ≈7.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From left to right |
| Descent Angle | 90° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 15.59274° |
| First azimuth | 65.43262° |
| First elevation | 30° |
| Last azimuth | 349.6952° |
| Last elevation | 25° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -11 |
| Color | light blue/white |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | saw the ball approx 1-2 seconds before hearing a sizzling type sound as it traveled across the sky in front of us. Sound grew silent as passed. No boom or other sound as broke apart. |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 1.5s |
| Length | 1.5° |
| Remarks | light blue to white train immediately after the ball, leaving a small white trail that disappeared very quickly. |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | The blue white ball began to turn orange/red then dimmed and broke apart leaving 5-6 light red pieces that fanned out and dimmed. |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | - |