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Observer
Name
Joann M
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
We lost track of the fireball when it went behind some mountains. It was still intact and large. It was a very clear night and we were driving in the desert. There were two people in the car.
Location
Address
Needles, CA
Latitude
34° 50' 12'' N (34.836667°)
Longitude
114° 59' 44.89'' W (-114.995803°)
Elevation
695.062683m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-10-16 20:45 PDT
UT Date & Time
2021-10-17 03:45 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
275°
Moving
Facing azimuth
255°
First azimuth
240°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
280°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
