Reports Report 1611a (Event 1611-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1611-2023
Observer
NameRandall W
Experience Level4/5
RemarksWas watching the ISS pass overhead, and its line of sight was to the fireball. Wondering of the meteor had passed in some kind of proximity to ISS.
Location
AddressLas Vegas, NV
Latitude36° 16' 26.05'' N (36.27°)
Longitude 115° 12' 58.14'' W (-115.22°)
Elevation701.43m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-16 19:58 PDT
UT Date & Time2023-03-17 02:58 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle98°
Moving
Facing azimuth360°
First azimuth340°
First elevation27°
Last azimuth18°
Last elevation18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-4
ColorLight Yellow to Orange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksMinor flash before fading into orange, possibly fragmenting
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-