Reports Report 8060cw (Event 8060-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8060-2022
Observer
NameJohn R
Experience Level4/5
RemarksThis was definitely the brightest bolide I have observed in my lifetime. As seen in the security video footage, the entire outside was as bright as daylight for a second or so. The timehack on the video was 19:26:13 PDT at peak brigtness.
Location
AddressGrenada, CA
Latitude41° 34' 49.85'' N (41.58°)
Longitude 122° 32' 56.35'' W (-122.55°)
Elevation833.76m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-11-04 19:26 PDT
UT Date & Time2022-11-05 02:26 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle20°
Moving
Facing azimuth180°
First azimuth265°
First elevation70°
Last azimuth260°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-27
ColorYellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksAfter about two minutes, sounds of thunder were heard, lasting about 30 seconds.
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt was cloudy, but the bright flash, almost directly overhead made it daylight for a second or so. The uploaded security video was taken facing eastward.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt broke into 5 or six fragments before disappearing above the horizon.
Video