American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1372h (Event 1372-2014)

Observer
Name Melissa U
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was driving east on the 210 freeway in Rancho Cucamonga. I was on the off ramp at Milliken approaching the stoplight when I saw the object out of my windshield. I've never seen anything like it. The best way I could describe it is it looked like a ball of white fire. I thought maybe a meteor? I have no astronomy experience but would live to know what this was if you confirm. All I know is that it was very cool to see! Thanks!
Location
Address Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Latitude 34° 8' 2.76'' N (34.1341°)
Longitude 117° 33' 50.31'' W (-117.563975°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-06-20 22:25 PDT
UT Date & Time 2014-06-21 05:25 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 135°
First elevation 70°
Last azimuth 315°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color White with "tail"
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -