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Observer
Name
Daniel D
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This was an amazing sight; one that I had never experienced before. I've seen meteor showers, but this was so much more intense - orange in color - the sky turned pink. It lasted 3 to 4 seconds - ended with an explosive flash.
Location
Address
Ramona, CA
Latitude
32° 59' 35.67'' N (32.993242°)
Longitude
116° 48' 55.81'' W (-116.815503°)
Elevation
528.386292m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-12-07 21:38 PST
UT Date & Time
2012-12-08 05:38 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
194.6°
First azimuth
176.76°
First elevation
46°
Last azimuth
257.6°
Last elevation
33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
1
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
50°
Remarks
glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
like an orange explosion
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
