Reports Report 5932f (Event 5932-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5932-2018
Observer
NameRobin C
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI went out before dawn to see the moon, Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter. Jupiter was not visible. When I turned to look at the moon, I saw the brightest meteor I had ever seen. It was brief, but spectacular.
Location
AddressArcata, CA
Latitude40° 52' 15.86'' N (40.87°)
Longitude 124° 6' 2.69'' W (-124.1°)
Elevation4.85m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-31 06:50 PST
UT Date & Time2018-12-31 14:50 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom right to left
Descent Angle270°
Moving
Facing azimuth210°
First azimuth240°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth225°
Last elevation40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorRed Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-