Reports Report 7206by (Event 7206-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7206-2020
Observer
NameJaney S
Experience Level3/5
RemarksIt was the largest meteor I've ever seen. It was very large and bright. Approximately 20x larger than the small "shooting stars" I usually observe.
Location
AddressPetaluma, CA
Latitude38° 15' 2.07'' N (38.25°)
Longitude 122° 37' 5.61'' W (-122.62°)
Elevation14.97m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-11-30 18:25 PST
UT Date & Time2020-12-01 02:25 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle135°
Moving
Facing azimuth284.73°
First azimuth274.01°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth304.07°
Last elevation49°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt descended and broke into approximately 4 or 5 pieces, and then just completely breaking up and dissappearing.