Reports Report 5849e (Event 5849-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5849-2020
Observer
NameJerry S
Experience Level4/5
RemarksI saw an additional, smaller meteor in roughly the same area about 30 minutes later. Not as bright and slightly higher in the sky
Location
AddressHenderson, NV
Latitude36° 4' 41.43'' N (36.08°)
Longitude 114° 56' 18.75'' W (-114.94°)
Elevation524.36m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-10-14 20:27 PDT
UT Date & Time2020-10-15 03:27 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle102°
Moving
Facing azimuth133.98°
First azimuth100.28°
First elevation23°
Last azimuth153.02°
Last elevation11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAppeared to break up just before going dark. Like sparks falling off the rear just after it got very bright