| Observer |
|
Name |
S |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
Another bright, sparkling meteor proceeded this one within 10 minutes off to the south, but this was stunningly bright in comparison |
| Location |
|
Address |
San Diego, CA |
|
Latitude |
32° 52' 6.25'' N (32.868403°)
|
|
Longitude |
117° 12' 1.52'' W (-117.200421°)
|
|
Elevation |
94.799m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2016-08-18 20:30 PDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-08-19 03:30 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
166° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
100.51° |
|
First azimuth |
97.68° |
|
First elevation |
45° |
|
Last azimuth |
99.05° |
|
Last elevation |
20° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-9 |
|
Color |
White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Bright white ball with sparkling trail |
