| 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. |