Reports Report 6949fr (Event 6949-2022)

Observer
Name Thomas H
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks This was the brightest, longest meteor I have ever seen. The clear skies made for an excellent unobstructed view
Location
Address Summerland, British Columbia (CA)
Latitude 49° 35' 20.68'' N (49.589077°)
Longitude 119° 35' 32.31'' W (-119.592309°)
Elevation 391.628326m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-10-12 22:18 PDT
UT Date & Time 2022-10-13 05:18 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 254°
Moving
Facing azimuth 260.13°
First azimuth 277.41°
First elevation 33°
Last azimuth 251.85°
Last elevation 16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Orange, Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 10°
Remarks It started bright while. as it progressed I could see a trail of flames, sparks, then smoke
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks at the end a bright flash happened
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -