| 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 |
- |
