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Observer
Name
Kim N
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I've rarely observed meteor activity this early in the evening. I viewed this meteor in the city limits amid high light pollution. I've never observed a meteor this bright white.
Location
Address
Sacramento, CA
Latitude
38° 38' 23.52'' N (38.639867°)
Longitude
121° 25' 56.55'' W (-121.432376°)
Elevation
15.431948m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-09-15 20:02 PDT
UT Date & Time
2014-09-16 03:02 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
269.74°
First azimuth
259.53°
First elevation
48°
Last azimuth
270.62°
Last elevation
32°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
20°
Remarks
fragmented before it disappeared
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
bright streak of light
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
fragmented as it traveled and burned out
