Reports Report 1716t (Event 1716-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1716-2023
Observer
NameLynanne P
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI looked like it either hit, or went behind south mountain, but I saw a very bright reddish flash before it disappeared at mountain height. I was driving south bound on I-17. It was dead center in front of me.
Location
AddressPhoenix, AZ
Latitude33° 31' 23.45'' N (33.52°)
Longitude 112° 6' 44.69'' W (-112.11°)
Elevation349.97m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-22 21:58 MST
UT Date & Time2023-03-23 04:58 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle178°
Moving
Facing azimuth180°
First azimuth180.46°
First elevation70°
Last azimuth177.27°
Last elevation19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorOrange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-