This is my second time seeing a fireball meteor & both were in this direction, driving due east in the california valley. The last one was in November & I forgot to make a report. This one was similar to the other in height & closeness tho the previous appeared closer to me. Tonights seemed to fall near the foothills east of stockton.
It was spectacular & a thrilling surprise while i admired the beatiful hazy yellow moon on my way home.
Location
Address
stockton, CA
Latitude
38° 3' 20.63'' N (38.055731°)
Longitude
121° 22' 15.25'' W (-121.370903°)
Elevation
-1m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-04-30 00:53 PDT
UT Date & Time
2013-04-30 07:53 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
-
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
90°
First azimuth
90°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
45°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
green,blue & gold
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
It was a bright flash before it disappeared like a flare or firework as its climbing before it explodes to make showers/shimmers.
