Reports Report 491s (Event 491-2025)

Observer
Name Christine C
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks The fireball didn't seem to be moving, although I could see a trail. It was there about 20 seconds and then vanished.
Photo
Location
Address Temecula, CA
Latitude 33° 30' 10.8'' N (33.503°)
Longitude 117° 7' 26.4'' W (-117.124°)
Elevation 310m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-01-24 06:15 PST
UT Date & Time 2025-01-24 14:15 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 271°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 90°
First elevation 56°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 57°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 15s
Length -
Remarks It looked like a shock wave from a supersonic vehicle.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -