Reports Report 2280g (Event 2280-2025)

Observer
Name Tom M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was viewing out of the window of my 4th floor office. I am an amateur astronomer with my primary interest being the Sun and Spaceweather. I am a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, a longtime ALPO member, and a member of the CV Helios Worldwide Solar Observation Network.
Location
Address Anchorage, AK
Latitude 61° 11' 16.04'' N (61.18779°)
Longitude 149° 53' 3.64'' W (-149.884345°)
Elevation 30.647041m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-04-24 10:31 AKDT
UT Date & Time 2025-04-24 18:31 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 183°
Moving
Facing azimuth 269.99°
First azimuth 269.63°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 270.79°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It began to break up near then end of its "journey"