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Observer
Name
Jeff K
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
The clarity and bright green color surprised me, as did the length of the view (2-3 seconds). I was driving in my car heading south at the time on Highway 17 toward Santa Cruz and the fireball traveled from upper left downward to the right. Really cool.
Location
Address
Campbell, CA
Latitude
37° 16' 19.21'' N (37.272004°)
Longitude
121° 56' 49.98'' W (-121.947217°)
Elevation
74.416m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-12-02 22:40 PST
UT Date & Time
2016-12-03 06:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
138°
Moving
Facing azimuth
183.44°
First azimuth
181.94°
First elevation
65°
Last azimuth
221.74°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
