American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3226h (Event 3226-2020)

Observer
Name Lisa G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was confusing because we were watching for home/illegal fireworks...and saw this ‘falling star’ coming down ...bright and clear! And then the tail and head turned green at the end...we thought it was a firework gone astray..but nothing else was around it! Googled if shooting stars can look glowing green...and sure enough..meteors with Cooper or magnesium can💫
Location
Address Los Angeles, CA
Latitude 34° 8' 39'' N (34.144168°)
Longitude 118° 33' 31.28'' W (-118.55869°)
Elevation 336.480988m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-07-04 21:55 PDT
UT Date & Time 2020-07-05 04:55 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 164°
Moving
Facing azimuth 135°
First azimuth 144.85°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 155.85°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Green flash
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -