American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1528fh (Event 1528-2012)

Observer
Name Joan B
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address West Sacramento, CA
Latitude 38° 32' 22.64'' N (38.539621°)
Longitude 121° 34' 42.11'' W (-121.578363°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-10-17 19:45 PDT
UT Date & Time 2012-10-18 02:45 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 180°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 225°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Bright white
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 6s
Length 15°
Remarks The train was sparkling. At first it looked like fireworks.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Seen first as a bright light that then broke into pieces. There were at least four large pieces. The pieces continued to glow as it traveled west! It was really thrilling.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -