Reports Report 6197v (Event 6197-2021)

Observer
Name Kaye F
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks My partner and I both saw it. Very bright. We see shooting stars often but this was different. Breathtaking.
Location
Address Bolinas, CA
Latitude 37° 54' 9.18'' N (37.902551°)
Longitude 122° 42' 1.92'' W (-122.700533°)
Elevation 56.617867m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-10-01 20:20 PDT
UT Date & Time 2021-10-02 03:20 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 226°
Moving
Facing azimuth 324.7°
First azimuth 4.9°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 315.73°
Last elevation 29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The leading ball was all very bright white but like fire on the front edge of it, long white tail you could see the whole way.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -