Reports Report 3174bl (Event 3174-2024)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sami A |
| Experience Level | 1/5 |
| Remarks | the video and picture were tasken by Amewr Isa and Sajaad Waheed, Analyzed and reported by Sami Abdullah |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Murrieta, CA |
| Latitude | 33° 33' 34.26'' N (33.559517°) |
| Longitude | 117° 8' 28.94'' W (-117.141372°) |
| Elevation | 390.286285m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2024-06-29 00:02 PDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2024-06-29 07:02 UT |
| Duration | ≈20s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up right to down left |
| Descent Angle | 253° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 335.12° |
| First azimuth | 352.38° |
| First elevation | 75° |
| Last azimuth | 313.15° |
| Last elevation | 35° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | - |
| Color | Orange, Yellow, Red |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 3s |
| Length | 20° |
| Remarks | lasted for an exceptionally long 25 seconds, including a continuous 16-second video segment. This unusually long duration suggests that the meteor was either moving slowly, was quite large, or was at a higher altitude than typical meteor sightings, which usually blaze across the sky in just a few seconds. Regarding its path, the meteor seemed to traverse approximately 10 to 20 degrees of the sky across the Big Dipper. If we estimate an angular velocity based on this, about 20 degrees over 25 seconds, it comes to roughly 0.8 degrees per second. However, translating this into actual speed would require more information about the meteor's altitude and its distance from Earth, which is beyond my current measurement capabilities. The significant fragmentation and extended visibility observed indicate that the meteor was of substantial size, potentially allowing larger fragments to approach close to the surface, or even impact. The duration and characteristics of the event also suggest that it could be classified as a fireball or bolide, known for their exceptional brightness and ability to illuminate a wide area. |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | The fireball exhibited significant activity during its transit across the night sky, visible for approximately 5 seconds. Notably, at the 2-second mark in the video recorded at 12:02 AM, the meteor began a dramatic fragmentation process. |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | I observed a minimum of 11 distinct fragments. These fragments appeared prominently against the backdrop of the Big Dipper, stretching across the span of its four main stars. The glowing train, initially cohesive, expanded to fit between these stars, demonstrating the fireball's expansive trajectory and significant luminosity. The fragmentation was extensive, suggesting that the meteor was not only large but also composed of materials that disintegrated under the stress of atmospheric entry. This event was a striking example of celestial dynamics visible from Earth, showcasing both the beauty and the powerful forces at play in our solar system. |