Reports Report 257c (Event 257-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 257-2018
Observer
NameShawn W
Experience Level2/5
Remarksamazingly sharp display
Location
AddressSalinas, CA
Latitude36° 42' 43.54'' N (36.71°)
Longitude 121° 36' 35.31'' W (-121.61°)
Elevation37.82m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-01-19 18:11 PST
UT Date & Time2018-01-20 02:11 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle262°
Moving
Facing azimuth85.01°
First azimuth62.51°
First elevation60°
Last azimuth25.55°
Last elevation36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-22
ColorDark Blue, Blue, Light Blue, Dark Green, Green, Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length10°
Remarksglowing train, white center transitioning from blue/green to orange/red edges
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
Remarkswhite flash going to blue/green
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarksfragments came off and formed tail