American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1298v (Event 1298-2017)

Observer
Name Drew B
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks We were driving and saw this massive light appear! I have been to star parties and have seen many a shooting star but nothing like this. Wondering if it was indeed a fireball or a meteor? Very bright light around the "ball" and a long orange-ish tail. Large. Very curious what it was and if anyone else saw this!
Location
Address San Luis Obispo, CA
Latitude 35° 13' 39.41'' N (35.227613°)
Longitude 120° 38' 56.79'' W (-120.649108°)
Elevation 56.537m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-04-10 21:05 PDT
UT Date & Time 2017-04-11 04:05 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 143°
Moving
Facing azimuth 150°
First azimuth 150°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 150°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Blue, Dark Green, Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
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Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
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Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -