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Observer
Name
Aidan D
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Spectacular bright white fireball shot low across the sky so close we wondered if it was a firework but it was clearly farther. It was slower and larger than a regular shooting star. We clearly saw sparks trailing off the back. Unforgettable.
Location
Address
Santa Cruz, CA
Latitude
36° 57' 7.7'' N (36.952139°)
Longitude
122° 3' 2.9'' W (-122.050806°)
Elevation
14.723396m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-11-19 19:30 PST
UT Date & Time
2018-11-20 03:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
258°
Moving
Facing azimuth
354.57°
First azimuth
356.89°
First elevation
24°
Last azimuth
321.27°
Last elevation
21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Like a giant firework trailing some sparks.
