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Observer
Name
Leydy G
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
The fireball was traveling northwest. I first noticed it as we were parking the car, so I was in a seated position. The front end of the fireball was very bright but I could not see it completely as it passed because the apartment building obstructed the view as it passed.
Location
Address
Los Angeles, CA
Latitude
34° 11' 55.46'' N (34.198739°)
Longitude
118° 26' 48.21'' W (-118.446726°)
Elevation
226.664m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-07-21 02:30 PDT
UT Date & Time
2018-07-21 09:30 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
101°
Moving
Facing azimuth
281.74°
First azimuth
280.86°
First elevation
44°
Last azimuth
328.51°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Purple, Green, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
30°
Remarks
A glowing train that looked like a rainbow.
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
