Reports Report 3639v (Event 3639-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3639-2018
Observer
NamePatty E
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI apologize as the time is only a good approximation. The sighting was brief but pretty spectacular.
Location
AddressMission Viejo, CA
Latitude33° 36' 51.4'' N (33.61°)
Longitude 117° 40' 41.55'' W (-117.68°)
Elevation139.38m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-09-14 20:13 PDT
UT Date & Time2018-09-15 03:13 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down right to up left
Descent Angle350°
Moving
Facing azimuth63°
First azimuth68°
First elevation62°
Last azimuth63°
Last elevation64°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorWhite with green sparks falling downward
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksGreen sparks falling behind the white sphere.