Reports Report 954f (Event 954-2025)

Observer
Name Laura F
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I have NEVER seen anything like this before, and I’ve seen SpaceX, planes, military (we are next to Camp Pendleton), but this was HUGE and fast, and unfortunately the beginning was blocked by patio overhang, then went below horizon. I did wait to see if there was an explosion (like a crash), but nothing. Was amazing to see. Seemed soooo close, since it was so wide!
Location
Address Oceanside, CA
Latitude 33° 15' 29.38'' N (33.258161°)
Longitude 117° 17' 42.09'' W (-117.295026°)
Elevation 47.429089m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-02-16 01:46 PST
UT Date & Time 2025-02-16 09:46 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 239°
Moving
Facing azimuth 73.4°
First azimuth 81.25°
First elevation 37°
Last azimuth 81.15°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Yellowish, orangeish, with brighter in center
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks __
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -