Reports Report 257ay (Event 257-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 257-2018
Observer
NameSusanna D
Experience Level1/5
RemarksSaw the actual flames twirling around the head of the meteor or object
Location
AddressCarmel Valley, CA
Latitude36° 31' 1.96'' N (36.52°)
Longitude 121° 47' 9.8'' W (-121.79°)
Elevation46.67m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-01-19 18:06 PST
UT Date & Time2018-01-20 02:06 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle251°
Moving
Facing azimuth93.83°
First azimuth124°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth33.11°
Last elevation15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-15
ColorYellow, red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksWe saw burning debris falling off