Reports Report 9073w (Event 9073-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9073-2022
Observer
NameDavid S
Experience Level1/5
RemarksIt is one of the most significant and sustained fireballs I have ever seen.
Location
AddressCarlsbad, CA
Latitude33° 9' 29.38'' N (33.16°)
Longitude 117° 21' 6.07'' W (-117.35°)
Elevation19.28m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-11-20 17:00 PST
UT Date & Time2022-11-21 01:00 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle243°
Moving
Facing azimuth265°
First azimuth285.08°
First elevation46°
Last azimuth265°
Last elevation33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorLight Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThere was a glowing train and fragments trailing behind the fire ball