Reports Report 3639i (Event 3639-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3639-2018
Observer
NameRobi M
Experience Level4/5
RemarksI am a member of the Santa Clarita astronomy club. I have been observing regularly for several years
Location
AddressSanta Clarita, CA
Latitude34° 26' 7.33'' N (34.44°)
Longitude 118° 28' 57.3'' W (-118.48°)
Elevation496.42m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-09-14 20:10 PDT
UT Date & Time2018-09-15 03:10 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle213°
Moving
Facing azimuth112.85°
First azimuth115.66°
First elevation40°
Last azimuth100.03°
Last elevation30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length20°
RemarksStarted as a thin white line behind the meteor, a small less bright fragment split off about 3/4 of the duration.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThe flash was very bright, almost like a searchlight
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksNo fragments at the end , just the one during the event