Reports Report 5837a (Event 5837-2019)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5837-2019
Observer
NameCindy C
Experience Level3/5
RemarksWe believe we saw it traveling between the two brightest stars/planets in the west at sunset. Then the bright white then the smokey tail.
Location
AddressSan Diego, CA
Latitude32° 43' 18.7'' N (32.72°)
Longitude 117° 4' 30.8'' W (-117.08°)
Elevation92.75m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2019-11-17 17:00 PST
UT Date & Time2019-11-18 01:00 UT
Duration<1s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle156°
Moving
Facing azimuth260°
First azimuth260°
First elevation50°
Last azimuth265°
Last elevation40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration99.99s
Length10°
RemarksSlightly jagged line of smoke, the smoke trail lasted forever. There was only two stars in our view and it started between them
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt look like a white firecracker. Like those sticks you would burn and the tip would have a white sparkle on it.