| Observer |
|
Name |
Thomas L |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
This meteor was much larger than any I have ever seen. The flash was very bright. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Rancho Santa Fe, CA |
|
Latitude |
33° 0' 50.34'' N (33.013983°)
|
|
Longitude |
117° 13' 54.41'' W (-117.23178°)
|
|
Elevation |
14.494664m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2020-12-25 22:30 PST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2020-12-26 06:30 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
215° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
120° |
|
First azimuth |
140° |
|
First elevation |
30° |
|
Last azimuth |
115° |
|
Last elevation |
10° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-15 |
|
Color |
Yellow, Light Yellow, White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
1s |
|
Length |
10° |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
became very bright and slowed down as it approached horizon |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
