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Observer
Name
Jose R
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Seen from a moving vehicle on the the I-5 Southbound just before going up the Grapevine. The meteor disappeared behind the mountains at Grapevine. Clear night and full moon.
Location
Address
Grapevine, CA
Latitude
34° 56' 30.95'' N (34.94193°)
Longitude
118° 55' 53.18'' W (-118.93144°)
Elevation
457.841m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-04-10 20:55 PDT
UT Date & Time
2017-04-11 03:55 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
154°
Moving
Facing azimuth
326.93°
First azimuth
156.9°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
157.9°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
-
Remarks
Glowing trail with minor green balls.
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
