Reports Report 5812x (Event 5812-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5812-2018
Observer
NameJohn L
Experience Level4/5
RemarksUnusual shape and colors. Color noted above may be due to refraction of early evening light (sun had already set).
Location
AddressBakersfield, CA
Latitude35° 33' 35.3'' N (35.56°)
Longitude 119° 13' 15.71'' W (-119.22°)
Elevation134m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-29 18:36 PST
UT Date & Time2018-12-30 02:36 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle185°
Moving
Facing azimuth270°
First azimuth270°
First elevation20°
Last azimuth241.27°
Last elevation18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-9
ColorOrange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length
RemarksObject appeared broad, flat facing, train appeared to be asymmetrical.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-