American Meteor Society

Reports Report 4010am (Event 4010-2022)

Observer
Name Nan R
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I had a very difficult time with the degree/directional settings. We were looking southwest, facing the north side of the Palomar mtns(east of the observatory). The fireball moved from the right (west) to left (east). Very brief sighting before it went behind mtn range. Bright white large ball with tail. Soooo neat!
Location
Address Aguanga, CA
Latitude 33° 27' 3.24'' N (33.4509°)
Longitude 116° 52' 15.05'' W (-116.870846°)
Elevation 649.028259m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-07-15 22:02 PDT
UT Date & Time 2022-07-16 05:02 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 21°
Moving
Facing azimuth 225°
First azimuth 225°
First elevation 29°
Last azimuth 180°
Last elevation 1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -