Reports Report 6157a (Event 6157-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6157-2021
Observer
NameRodney S
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI like to watch meteors and satellites in the night sky. This was by far the biggest meteor i have experienced.
Location
AddressCrescent City, CA
Latitude41° 45' 35.25'' N (41.76°)
Longitude 124° 12' 54.12'' W (-124.22°)
Elevation16.91m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-09-30 22:00 PDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-01 05:00 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom right to left
Descent Angle270°
Moving
Facing azimuth-
First azimuth50°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth295°
Last elevation45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-6
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length25°
RemarksThe train was glowing at first, followed by a smoke trail. The smoke trail dissipated after about 15 seconds. I live right on the coast and the marine layer was coming and going.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-