Reports Report 9193aw (Event 9193-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9193-2022
Observer
NameEllen F
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThis was about the 6th bolide (fireball) I've ever seen and one of the clearest and most spectacular. Very large disk at the head with thick tail; color + sparks along edges of tail.
Location
AddressLos Altos, CA
Latitude37° 21' 12.74'' N (37.35°)
Longitude 122° 5' 4.95'' W (-122.08°)
Elevation70m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-11-22 18:43 PST
UT Date & Time2022-11-23 02:43 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle254°
Moving
Facing azimuth4.49°
First azimuth25.27°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth11.72°
Last elevation23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorLight Green, Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarksbright blob-like white head of meteor with broad tail. Tail had colored sparks coming off edges (orange and green)