Reports Report 8543ad (Event 8543-2025)

Observer
Name James G
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks AMS Fireball Report Draft Date & Time (local): November 14, 2025 at approximately 9:57 PM MST Location: Glendale, Arizona 85310, USA Observer Position & Direction: I was outdoors facing north. The object appeared in the western sky relative to my position. Starting Point: In my field of view it appeared high in the western sky, angled slightly downward toward the horizon. Ending Point: It traveled downward until it disappeared near the western horizon. Appearance: The object was extremely bright and noticeably colorful — almost rainbow-like. It had a distinct glowing trail that persisted for about 3 seconds before fading. It moved very fast, much faster than any aircraft or satellite. Color(s): Multiple colors visible — including bright greens, blues, yellows, and possibly some red/orange tones. Brightness (comparison): Much brighter than Venus, similar to a bright firework or a camera flash at a distance. Fragmentation: I did not notice any pieces breaking off — it looked like one continuous object. Sound: No sound heard. Duration: Approximately 2–3 seconds of visible travel, with the glowing trail lasting about 3 seconds total. Other Notes: The downward appearance was very steep — almost vertical — but the object was far to my west. No blinking lights or aircraft characteristics. The colors and brightness were very striking
Location
Address Glendale, AZ
Latitude 33° 42' 14.94'' N (33.704149°)
Longitude 112° 8' 58.15'' W (-112.149485°)
Elevation 424.163422m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-11-13 21:57 MST
UT Date & Time 2025-11-14 04:57 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 181°
Moving
Facing azimuth 270.16°
First azimuth 271.35°
First elevation 90°
Last azimuth 271.7°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Purple, Light Blue, Green, Light Green, Orange, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 10°
Remarks A glowing rainbow like train
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -