Reports Report 1688a (Event 1688-2014)

Observer
Name Kenneth M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Light, high scattered cloud cover, some stars were observable.
Location
Address Tucson, AZ
Latitude 32° 18' 42.48'' N (32.311801°)
Longitude 110° 53' 2.89'' W (-110.884137°)
Elevation 868.437317m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-07-31 20:30 MST
UT Date & Time 2014-08-01 03:30 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 298.17°
First azimuth 300.47°
First elevation 52°
Last azimuth 303.91°
Last elevation 31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 20°
Remarks glowing train. The leading part of the fireball got brighter and larger as it descended then it disappeared.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Flash had a thinner trail of light, the leading part burst into a ball and then disappeared.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -