Observer |
Name |
Tom J |
Experience Level |
1/5
|
Remarks |
The 2 arcs of red sparks trailing the bright red meteor had the shape of an angel fish. |
Location |
Address |
San Diego, CA |
Latitude |
32° 56' 37.26'' N (32.943684°)
|
Longitude |
117° 8' 50.87'' W (-117.147465°)
|
Elevation |
98.25m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2017-09-23 22:54 PDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-09-24 05:54 UT
|
Duration |
≈20s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From right to left |
Descent Angle |
270° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
127.45° |
First azimuth |
271.75° |
First elevation |
60° |
Last azimuth |
211.97° |
Last elevation |
65° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-15 |
Color |
Red |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
2 Arcs of sparks trailing. Looked like an arrow head. |