It might be worth noting that I was in my car driving northbound when I observed this object, and the fact that I was focused on driving might have slightly skewed my perceptions of this object. I believe the basic facts I am reporting are accurate though.
Location
Address
Oro Valley, AZ
Latitude
32° 24' 53.97'' N (32.414992°)
Longitude
111° 0' 46.21'' W (-111.012836°)
Elevation
829.656006m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-11-25 19:43 MST
UT Date & Time
2025-11-26 02:43 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
260°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
30°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
355°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
20°
Remarks
Glowing train, faded fairly rapidly
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The object appeared to dim and then brighten again 2 or 3 times as it travelled, and it appeared to flash quite brightly just before disappearing
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The object appeared to shed numerous small fragments as it travelled
