Reports Report 257au (Event 257-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 257-2018
Observer
NameStephen F
Experience Level3/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressWalnut Creek, CA
Latitude37° 53' 39.96'' N (37.89°)
Longitude 122° 1' 58.16'' W (-122.03°)
Elevation100.7m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-01-19 18:05 PST
UT Date & Time2018-01-20 02:05 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle179°
Moving
Facing azimuth103.4°
First azimuth98.28°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth97.66°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorLight Blue
Concurrent Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksPop like a firework
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt wobbled a bit as it fell straight down, and as it flared up in a bright glowing ball, which then quickly flared out.
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-