Reports Report 1179e (Event 1179-2023)

Observer
Name Chris T
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks This was unexpected and such a joy to witness!
Location
Address , CA
Latitude 34° 15' 48.19'' N (34.263387°)
Longitude 119° 3' 39.48'' W (-119.060968°)
Elevation 95.488541m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-02-22 05:40 PST
UT Date & Time 2023-02-22 13:40 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 103°
Moving
Facing azimuth 77.23°
First azimuth 63.34°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 82.69°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Light Green, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Before the fireball’s light disappeared, it appeared to break apart with a piece flying off of it.