Reports Report 4039i (Event 4039-2015)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4039-2015
Observer
NameJudy T
Experience Level2/5
RemarksThe brightest "meteor" or "falling star" I have ever seen in my life. It also appeared larger than anything I have ever seen before. Started out in a bright white trail, flashed blue, then orange, and the white "halo" of light flashed larger at the end of the trajectory, then went dark just above the horizon. My husband was with me and observed it also.
Location
AddressOceanside, CA
Latitude33° 15' 1.66'' N (33.25°)
Longitude 117° 16' 5.45'' W (-117.27°)
Elevation39.82m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2015-12-17 18:39 PST
UT Date & Time2015-12-18 02:39 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle47°
Moving
Facing azimuth72.56°
First azimuth81.62°
First elevation59°
Last azimuth87.81°
Last elevation19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-27
ColorBlue, Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-