Reports Report 683u (Event 683-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 683-2016
Observer
NameJ R
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI was almost asleep with my eyes closed and the flash was so bright it made me open my eyes. I never saw a meteor this big and long lasting with such a large head.
Location
AddressTemecula, CA
Latitude33° 25' 12.35'' N (33.42°)
Longitude 117° 14' 37.86'' W (-117.24°)
Elevation204.33m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-02-20 05:22 PST
UT Date & Time2016-02-20 13:22 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle143°
Moving
Facing azimuth333.42°
First azimuth321.18°
First elevation65°
Last azimuth349.75°
Last elevation27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-25
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length20°
Remarksglowing train faded over time
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
Remarksthe terminal was a large burst
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-