Reports Report 1179i (Event 1179-2023)

Observer
Name Pete J
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks My wife and I both observed this fireball and agreed it is the largest we have ever seen.
Location
Address Riverside, CA
Latitude 33° 58' 14.77'' N (33.97077°)
Longitude 117° 24' 32.11'' W (-117.40892°)
Elevation 226.304321m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-02-22 05:38 PST
UT Date & Time 2023-02-22 13:38 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 100°
Moving
Facing azimuth 60.08°
First azimuth 45.31°
First elevation 25°
Last azimuth 89.04°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Light Blue, Orange, Red, 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 Yes
Remarks two distinct periods of fragmentation or sparks with a large tail