Reports Report 8255a (Event 8255-2020)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jim C |
| Experience Level | 3/5 |
| Remarks | I was lying on a pool chair in my backyard with my eyes closed, and a very bright flash that lit up my whole yard made me open my eyes, I jumped up out of my chair immediately when I saw the extremely bright meteor descending downwards but not moving sideways. The meteor was flaring very brightly, intense metallic green and white halo like a welding torch. I estimate it lasted about 3-4 seconds in my sight as it slowly descended down to the ground out of my sight. This was one of the most extremely intense meteors I have ever seen and I've seen a lot of objects re-enter the atmosphere in my lifetime. I will remember this one for many years. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Antioch, CA |
| Latitude | 37° 57' 17.17'' N (37.954769°) |
| Longitude | 121° 46' 26.37'' W (-121.773993°) |
| Elevation | 66.461197m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2020-08-20 23:05 PST |
| UT Date & Time | 2020-08-21 06:05 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up to down |
| Descent Angle | 180° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 107° |
| First azimuth | 107° |
| First elevation | 20° |
| Last azimuth | 107° |
| Last elevation | 10° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -16 |
| Color | Green, White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |