Reports Report 10279f (Event 10279-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 10279-2022
Observer
NameRachel H
Experience Level4/5
RemarksAmazing sighting! Couldn't take my eyes off it to get a camera out in time. Surprised it didn't result in a meteorite.
Location
AddressEncinitas, CA
Latitude33° 4' 53.94'' N (33.08°)
Longitude 117° 14' 13.64'' W (-117.24°)
Elevation95m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-12-20 18:33 PST
UT Date & Time2022-12-21 02:33 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle136°
Moving
Facing azimuth140°
First azimuth130°
First elevation65°
Last azimuth155°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
ColorYellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length
RemarksGlowing solid white train for 1/4 second, then disintegrating white trail 1/2-3/4 second, with the fireball maintaining solid white brightness the entire time, before disappearing behind the CVS Rancho Santa Fe building.
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-