Reports Report 9073w (Event 9073-2022)

Observer
Name David S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It is one of the most significant and sustained fireballs I have ever seen.
Location
Address Carlsbad, CA
Latitude 33° 9' 29.38'' N (33.158162°)
Longitude 117° 21' 6.07'' W (-117.351686°)
Elevation 19.27536m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-11-20 17:00 PST
UT Date & Time 2022-11-21 01:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 243°
Moving
Facing azimuth 265°
First azimuth 285.08°
First elevation 46°
Last azimuth 265°
Last elevation 33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks There was a glowing train and fragments trailing behind the fire ball