Observer |
Name |
Robin H |
Experience Level |
4/5
|
Remarks |
Several others were at the same location and saw the meteor. Most of my family saw it. |
Location |
Address |
, CA |
Latitude |
40° 32' 30.13'' N (40.541703°)
|
Longitude |
121° 32' 35.46'' W (-121.543183°)
|
Elevation |
1883.829m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2016-07-30 21:30 PDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-07-31 04:30 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From down right to up left |
Descent Angle |
319° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
88.18° |
First azimuth |
91.73° |
First elevation |
51° |
Last azimuth |
92.13° |
Last elevation |
55° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-15 |
Color |
Green, White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
5s |
Length |
8° |
Remarks |
Smoke trail had structure, not a thin straight line. |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
The flash was bright enough to cast clear shadows that I think were deeper than those cast by the full moon. It resembled a camera flash. |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |