Reports Report 4543a (Event 4543-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4543-2022
Observer
NameMichael M
Experience Level3/5
RemarksIn over 50 years of watching I have never seen a meteor anywhere close to this size.
Location
AddressWinters, CA
Latitude38° 31' 7.18'' N (38.52°)
Longitude 122° 0' 35.17'' W (-122.01°)
Elevation62.71m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-07-30 23:25 PDT
UT Date & Time2022-07-31 06:25 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle92°
Moving
Facing azimuth214.02°
First azimuth111.02°
First elevation21°
Last azimuth280.08°
Last elevation17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-23
ColorOrange, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length-
Remarksglowing: appeared to vaporize
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-