Observer |
Name |
Donald S |
Experience Level |
1/5
|
Remarks |
The fireball seemed to be very close. If I had to guess I would say that it would have impacted somewhere near Azusa canyon. |
Location |
Address |
Covina, CA |
Latitude |
34° 5' 10.01'' N (34.086114°)
|
Longitude |
117° 53' 51.04'' W (-117.897511°)
|
Elevation |
159.317m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2018-08-24 20:45 PDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2018-08-25 03:45 UT
|
Duration |
?
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
Descent Angle |
258° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
79.24° |
First azimuth |
77.37° |
First elevation |
75° |
Last azimuth |
41.44° |
Last elevation |
71° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-9 |
Color |
Green |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
Popping and flaming |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
I saw small pieces breaking off but continuing in the same direction. There was no flash. It went out like a candle being blown out. |