This report has been linked to the following event: Event 831-2019
Observer
Name
Michelle J
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It was a streak of light that flashed and turned into what appeared to be a falling ball of fire. It all happened very quickly as I was exiting CVS and walking to my car. It was quite amazing!
Location
Address
San Jose, CA
Latitude
37° 17' 17.47'' N (37.29°)
Longitude
121° 59' 42.46'' W (-122°)
Elevation
80.39m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-02-20 20:59 PST
UT Date & Time
2019-02-21 04:59 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
187°
Moving
Facing azimuth
168.73°
First azimuth
160.18°
First elevation
37°
Last azimuth
165.33°
Last elevation
7°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Orange, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It was a streak of light coming down that turned into a ball, like an explosion and continued it's descent very quickly
