I was facing east when there appeared to be a bright light behind me. When I turned around, I saw the meteor descending at what appeared to be straight down. I did not get a look at its beginning.
Location
Address
La Grange, CA
Latitude
37° 38' 56.89'' N (37.649135°)
Longitude
120° 21' 0.66'' W (-120.350182°)
Elevation
310.092896m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-08-05 22:20 PDT
UT Date & Time
2019-08-06 05:20 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
187°
Moving
Facing azimuth
290°
First azimuth
290°
First elevation
67°
Last azimuth
290°
Last elevation
35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Light Yellow
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
It resembled a fireworks rocket towards the end as it broke up. A little like sparks dissolving away from it.
