Reports Report 7939k (Event 7939-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7939-2020
Observer
NameLiz G
Experience Level2/5
RemarksWe were out front of our home taking in Saturn and Jupiter when we witnessed a lengthy meteor/fireball and trail.
Location
AddressLong Beach, CA
Latitude33° 47' 22.71'' N (33.79°)
Longitude 118° 5' 56.21'' W (-118.1°)
Elevation4.48m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-20 18:20 PST
UT Date & Time2020-12-21 02:20 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down to up
Descent Angle-
Moving
Facing azimuth250°
First azimuth250°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth250°
Last elevation10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorLight Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration0.5s
Length10°
RemarksGlowing trail with what appeared to be small sparks coming off
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksApproximately mid trail there was a brightening to the orb
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-