Reports Report 1298qu (Event 1298-2017)

Observer
Name Thom P
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks One of the 5 best I've seen. Dumb luck to just at that moment step outside to view the Moon and Jupiter. The surprise on my wife's face said it all.
Location
Address Poway, CA
Latitude 33° 1' 50.37'' N (33.030659°)
Longitude 117° 1' 59.74'' W (-117.03326°)
Elevation 220.316m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-04-10 21:00 PDT
UT Date & Time 2017-04-11 04:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 107°
Moving
Facing azimuth 191.04°
First azimuth 190.53°
First elevation 15°
Last azimuth 215.65°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Green, Light Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Like a photgraphic flash bulb that lights the surrounding area.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Lots of sparkling mini-flashes with 2 bright major flashes.