Reports Report 8198q (Event 8198-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8198-2020
Observer
NameLisa A
Experience Level3/5
RemarksObject was very large, very bright, round in front, only slightly tapering to the tail. I hoped it wasn’t going to strike anywhere on Earth. It reminded me of that video of the fireball that buzz Los Angeles years ago..
Location
AddressSan Francisco, CA
Latitude37° 46' 12.98'' N (37.77°)
Longitude 122° 27' 6.72'' W (-122.45°)
Elevation82.6m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-29 19:06 PST
UT Date & Time2020-12-30 03:06 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down right to up left
Descent Angle354°
Moving
Facing azimuth316.25°
First azimuth305.17°
First elevation89°
Last azimuth311.24°
Last elevation67°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-22
ColorPurple, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-