Reports Report 831f (Event 831-2019)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 831-2019
Observer
NameMary I
Experience Level2/5
RemarksBright white, then exploding yellow-orange fire tail as if entered atmosphere and then exploded.
Location
AddressSan Jose, CA
Latitude37° 18' 29.56'' N (37.31°)
Longitude 121° 58' 39.8'' W (-121.98°)
Elevation53.85m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2019-02-20 20:58 PST
UT Date & Time2019-02-21 04:58 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle220°
Moving
Facing azimuth186.04°
First azimuth139.7°
First elevation35°
Last azimuth134.8°
Last elevation11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-26
ColorYellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-