American Meteor Society

Reports Report 2825db (Event 2825-2025)

Observer
Name Greg M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I thought it was a rocket because it was so bright and it had a long flaming tail. It started from the just above the horizon at about 240 degrees and ended on the other side of the horizon at 130 degrees. I only realized it was a meteor after making sure there were no rocket launches near by. The video was taken after a long discussion of what it could be.
Location
Address Bakersfield, CA
Latitude 35° 13' 50.55'' N (35.230707°)
Longitude 119° 15' 49.49'' W (-119.263748°)
Elevation 90.337585m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-05-24 22:35 PDT
UT Date & Time 2025-05-25 05:35 UT
Duration ≈45s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 266°
Moving
Facing azimuth 187.13°
First azimuth 270°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 134.4°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -