Observer |
Name |
James T |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
This is the largest fireball I have ever seen in my 63 years. |
Location |
Address |
Scotts Valley, CA |
Latitude |
37° 2' 22.96'' N (37.039712°)
|
Longitude |
122° 1' 38.81'' W (-122.027448°)
|
Elevation |
- |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2012-10-17 19:46 PDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2012-10-18 02:46 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From right to left |
Descent Angle |
270° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
284.7175° |
First azimuth |
250.03765° |
First elevation |
35° |
Last azimuth |
341.93037° |
Last elevation |
30° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-13 |
Color |
Yellowish white |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
2s |
Length |
10° |
Remarks |
Glowed, and then turned into a smokey trail. |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
At approximately a bit north of west it broke into multiple smaller fragments, each with their own fiery head and greenish trail. |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
- |