Reports Report 531bp (Event 531-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 531-2020
Observer
NameGunnar M
Experience Level2/5
RemarksHaven’t ever seen a fireball so bright and large as this one.
Location
AddressSolana Beach, CA
Latitude32° 59' 54.22'' N (33°)
Longitude 117° 16' 32.41'' W (-117.28°)
Elevation23.91m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-01-29 22:30 PST
UT Date & Time2020-01-30 06:30 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle243°
Moving
Facing azimuth170°
First azimuth250°
First elevation65°
Last azimuth135°
Last elevation23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-15
ColorOrange, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksFireball fragmented into smaller fireballs trailing behind it until they burned up.