Reports Report 6638ei (Event 6638-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6638-2021
Observer
NameJoann M
Experience Level1/5
RemarksWe lost track of the fireball when it went behind some mountains. It was still intact and large. It was a very clear night and we were driving in the desert. There were two people in the car.
Location
AddressNeedles, CA
Latitude34° 50' 12'' N (34.84°)
Longitude 114° 59' 44.89'' W (-115°)
Elevation695.06m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-10-16 20:45 PDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-17 03:45 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down right to up left
Descent Angle275°
Moving
Facing azimuth255°
First azimuth240°
First elevation60°
Last azimuth280°
Last elevation30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-