Reports Report 5812p (Event 5812-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5812-2018
Observer
NameMegan T
Experience Level2/5
RemarksIt was incredible... was driving to movies and it appeared. Definitely looked like a massive fireball with a glowing trail... it disappeared out of sight.
Location
AddressSimi Valley, CA
Latitude34° 16' 56.51'' N (34.28°)
Longitude 118° 43' 36.99'' W (-118.73°)
Elevation304.15m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-29 17:49 PST
UT Date & Time2018-12-30 01:49 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle241°
Moving
Facing azimuth274°
First azimuth279.64°
First elevation47°
Last azimuth250.71°
Last elevation24°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-9
ColorYellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration4s
Length40°
RemarksGlowing train- fireball front
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-