Reports Report 1730b (Event 1730-2022)

Observer
Name Butch R
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks The time is approximate. I caught the fireball just as I exited my truck in the driveway. I think it was somewhere between 10:45 and 11:15 pm MST. Pretty phenomenal to catch.
Location
Address Eagle Mountain, UT
Latitude 40° 21' 39.98'' N (40.361105°)
Longitude 111° 59' 22.2'' W (-111.989499°)
Elevation 1504.83313m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-03-12 23:00 MDT
UT Date & Time 2022-03-13 07:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down to up
Descent Angle -
Moving
Facing azimuth 100.13°
First azimuth 102.71°
First elevation 66°
Last azimuth 100.23°
Last elevation 27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 15°
Remarks It was glowing white like the fire ball. It gradually faded to red.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It had a moment of increased brightness then could see a number of small red/orange fragments
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The trail ended with increased brightness then could see a number of much smaller fragments that were redish orange in color