This report has been linked to the following event: Event 831-2019
Observer
Name
Andrew F
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It was to the southwest of Santa Maria heading west towards the pacific ocean.
Location
Address
Santa Maria, CA
Latitude
34° 55' 14.93'' N (34.92°)
Longitude
120° 28' 22.4'' W (-120.47°)
Elevation
60.85m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-02-20 20:57 PST
UT Date & Time
2019-02-21 04:57 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
258°
Moving
Facing azimuth
332.73°
First azimuth
349.11°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
320.5°
Last elevation
28°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I saw the green Meteor with a tail for a couple seconds then as it started entering the atmosphere it broke into several small pieces that appeared to fall to earth.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I saw the green Meteor with a tail for a couple seconds then as it started entering the atmosphere it broke into several small pieces that appeared to fall to earth.
