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Observer
Name
Philip M
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Saw a single engine cesna fly perpendicular to the path of the meteor. Aircraft was doing pattern work at Oceanside municipal airport (OKB). Aircraft most likely observed meteor.
Location
Address
Oceanside, CA
Latitude
33° 13' 12.4'' N (33.22011°)
Longitude
117° 23' 4.03'' W (-117.384453°)
Elevation
45.436m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-12-24 17:15 PST
UT Date & Time
2017-12-25 01:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
108°
Moving
Facing azimuth
160°
First azimuth
155°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
165°
Last elevation
22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
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
Yes
Remarks
Small bits of orange breaking from the main body
