Reports Report 5979d (Event 5979-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5979-2020
Observer
NameRobert L
Experience Level5/5
RemarksThis fireball did not line up with any of the known sources of meteoric activity currently active. Therefore it was most likely a random fireball.
Location
AddressPine Valley, CA
Latitude32° 49' 38.15'' N (32.83°)
Longitude 116° 29' 46.49'' W (-116.5°)
Elevation1347.43m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-10-21 02:30 PDT
UT Date & Time2020-10-21 09:30 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up to down
Descent Angle180°
Moving
Facing azimuth45°
First azimuth45°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth45°
Last elevation30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-9
ColorLight Blue
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration75s
Length15°
RemarksThe train began to twist and turn as it faded.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksVery bright blue flash like lightning.
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-