Reports Report 6197au (Event 6197-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6197-2021
Observer
NameLeslie S
Experience Level1/5
RemarksIt was by far the biggest brightest meteor I've ever seen. It was such a bright large ball, at first I thought it must be a missile. I'm honestly not sure about the exact time, but I think just as it was getting totally dark.
Location
AddressBerkeley, CA
Latitude37° 51' 17.46'' N (37.85°)
Longitude 122° 15' 47.34'' W (-122.26°)
Elevation51.27m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-10-01 20:00 PDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-02 03:00 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle59°
Moving
Facing azimuth295.72°
First azimuth316.82°
First elevation63°
Last azimuth-
Last elevation22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length-
Remarkslong white fire
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-