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Observer
Name
Eduardo R
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Meteor was not very large in size, I'd say about the size of Jupiter in tonight's sky. Trail was impressive, amazed at length and duration of fireball.
Location
Address
Los Angeles, CA
Latitude
33° 43' 26.1'' N (33.723916°)
Longitude
118° 18' 55.32'' W (-118.315366°)
Elevation
116.258041m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-10-17 19:27 PDT
UT Date & Time
2022-10-18 02:27 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
273°
Moving
Facing azimuth
205.06°
First azimuth
231.39°
First elevation
27°
Last azimuth
176.44°
Last elevation
28°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
15°
Remarks
Appeared as a rocket, like a sparkler firework.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Minor debris just before fade out.