Reports Report 4607t (Event 4607-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4607-2018
Observer
NameTommy L
Experience Level2/5
RemarksHope to see more of these Taurids
Location
AddressSanta Maria, CA
Latitude34° 55' 18.98'' N (34.92°)
Longitude 120° 26' 3.96'' W (-120.43°)
Elevation75.41m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-11-04 18:12 PST
UT Date & Time2018-11-05 02:12 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle104°
Moving
Facing azimuth250°
First azimuth250°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth280°
Last elevation28°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorLight Blue, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration10s
Length15°
RemarksLong thick light streak that built brighter 3/4 way and then dimmed at the end.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksFlash is when it got brighter with velocity increasing
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksTrail thin then thick with bright particles flashing and dimmed when velocity was increased