Reports Report 6246bu (Event 6246-2025)

Observer
Name Katrina J
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Grass Valley, CA
Latitude 39° 8' 31.53'' N (39.142091°)
Longitude 121° 3' 34.98'' W (-121.059718°)
Elevation 681.338684m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-09-25 19:45 PDT
UT Date & Time 2025-09-26 02:45 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle
Moving
Facing azimuth 250°
First azimuth 258.16°
First elevation 48°
Last azimuth 19.05°
Last elevation 73°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Trees blocked termination visibility. But it fragmented multiple times into little sparkling flashes. There were about 5 to 7 main streaks and many colors changing. It felt VERY bright!