This is the second time I have seen a large meteor like this one that broke up. This one was much more colorful and bright than the other. I am so glad my daughter saw it with me. Please call me if you have any other questions.
Location
Address
Ukiah, CA
Latitude
39° 3' 19.7'' N (39.055472°)
Longitude
123° 12' 36.06'' W (-123.210017°)
Elevation
639.525m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-07-01 20:40 PDT
UT Date & Time
2018-07-02 03:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
84°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270.18°
First azimuth
260.98°
First elevation
33°
Last azimuth
270.31°
Last elevation
31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-23
Color
Orange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
There was a train or stream after every break up. The meteor broke up into at least 4 or 5 ( in a straight line) pieces along it’s trail.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
One break up was much brighter than the others. It shone a goldish white color.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
At least 4 or 5 beak-ups in a straight line. The third break-up was a bigger brighter looking ball than the others and was more golden than the earlier orange balls.
