American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1010p (Event 1010-2017)

Observer
Name Paul C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I've seen a fair variety of meteors in my life, from the ground and as a pilot flying at night. Haven't seen a bright one like this in several years. Initially thought it's was a flash ofor lightening but skies were 100% clear then saw the fireball streak quickly from South to North. No explosion.
Location
Address Oroville, CA
Latitude 39° 35' 3.62'' N (39.584338°)
Longitude 121° 37' 28.82'' W (-121.624672°)
Elevation 79.968m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-03-16 22:34 PDT
UT Date & Time 2017-03-17 05:34 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 325°
Moving
Facing azimuth 296.24°
First azimuth 340.85°
First elevation 71°
Last azimuth 269.53°
Last elevation 55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -