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Observer
Name
Maria S
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I was out looking for Elon Musk’s satellite trains and had my digital compass out. The fireball was viewed at approx 280 degrees west at 8:55 pm PST in San Diego, CA.
Location
Address
San Diego, CA
Latitude
32° 47' 5.35'' N (32.784819°)
Longitude
117° 7' 59.65'' W (-117.133236°)
Elevation
44.861588m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-04-28 20:55 PDT
UT Date & Time
2020-04-29 03:55 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
185°
Moving
Facing azimuth
300°
First azimuth
300°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
300°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
25°
Remarks
Very Long white bright glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
