Reports Report 2031i (Event 2031-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2031-2022
Observer
NameLisa M
Experience Level4/5
RemarksIt was a very clear teardrop shape, about as wide as my pinky finger at arm's length. The center of the teardrop was bright orange-yellow and it glowed white along the edges and the tail.
Location
Address, CA
Latitude37° 18' 29.57'' N (37.31°)
Longitude 122° 11' 52.75'' W (-122.2°)
Elevation691.78m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-03-25 23:43 PDT
UT Date & Time2022-03-26 06:43 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up to down
Descent Angle180°
Moving
Facing azimuth290°
First azimuth290°
First elevation50°
Last azimuth290°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorOrange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt was a quite long teardrop shape and the tail sparkled. I believe the sparkles after the main fireball were fragments.