Reports Report 5618dz (Event 5618-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5618-2018
Observer
NameCraig H
Experience Level4/5
RemarksBrightest Fireball ever seen.
Location
AddressCottonwood, CA
Latitude40° 21' 41.45'' N (40.36°)
Longitude 122° 11' 4.92'' W (-122.18°)
Elevation107.73m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-19 17:34 PST
UT Date & Time2018-12-20 01:34 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle220°
Moving
Facing azimuth221.17°
First azimuth249.11°
First elevation33°
Last azimuth214.39°
Last elevation21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude16-
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration99.99s
Length30°
RemarksVery bright afterglow/smoke. Bightness peaked about 2/3 towards the end. Because the meteor fell at dusk, Noctilucent Cloud formation can't be ruled out.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Photo