Reports Report 4983e (Event 4983-2025)

Observer
Name Neill F
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This was amazing. I've only ever seen one more dramatic fireball but this one lasted longer and was very red with a long tail. I watched it until the tail faded and then it winked out.
Location
Address Los Angeles, CA
Latitude 34° 5' 48.11'' N (34.096696°)
Longitude 118° 14' 59.7'' W (-118.249917°)
Elevation 175.096344m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-08-13 22:07 PDT
UT Date & Time 2025-08-14 05:07 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 263°
Moving
Facing azimuth 295.02°
First azimuth 294.4°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 267.86°
Last elevation 50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -