Reports Report 831a (Event 831-2019)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 831-2019
Observer
NameLaurie T
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI lost sight of it when it went down south of Mt Tamalpais (higher horizon)
Location
AddressFairfax, CA
Latitude37° 59' 8.73'' N (37.99°)
Longitude 122° 35' 53.55'' W (-122.6°)
Elevation147.87m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2019-02-20 20:55 PST
UT Date & Time2019-02-21 04:55 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle10°
Moving
Facing azimuth165.71°
First azimuth178.09°
First elevation25°
Last azimuth158.64°
Last elevation-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-4
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration-
Length
RemarksIt was a horizontal then vertical train following a very bright ball. Relatively straight then faded rapidly.
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-