Meteor was observed from my backyard in Stockton. Light pollution is present but the object was very bright. Distant ashes and sounds were observed. Unsure of terminal location or impact if any. Member and president of the Stockton Astronomical society and university of the pacific.
Location
Address
Stockton, CA
Latitude
37° 58' 21.13'' N (37.972537°)
Longitude
121° 18' 59.85'' W (-121.316624°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-10-17 19:47 PDT
UT Date & Time
2012-10-18 02:47 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270°
First azimuth
225°
First elevation
15°
Last azimuth
270°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Blue - White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Small distant roar followed by three to four terminal booms. Coincided closely with the flashes.
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
6s
Length
6.5°
Remarks
Glowing like a firework glitter stream. Blue white, slight green initially, the trail lasted only 5-8 seconds but was persistently bright. Trail faded in three bright flashes. Similar to a magnesium flare.
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
Fragmented as tail was formed. Approximately two pieces were seen.
