Reports Report 6814d (Event 6814-2023)

Observer
Name William H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks One of the largest and brightest meteors I've seen. But didn't last very long.
Location
Address , CA
Latitude 34° 24' 27.38'' N (34.407605°)
Longitude 118° 40' 51.26'' W (-118.680905°)
Elevation 272.10257m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-11-08 01:53 PST
UT Date & Time 2023-11-08 09:53 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 159°
Moving
Facing azimuth 80°
First azimuth 70°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 80°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Had a large compact tail right before it went over the horizon. Almost looked like a flame.