This report has been linked to the following event: Event 810-2021
Observer
Name
frederick K
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Was out on a bike ride entering Arastradero Preserve in Palo Alto and happen to be looking in about correct direction and it was so bright couldn't miss it.
Location
Address
Palo Alto, CA
Latitude
37° 23' 7.36'' N (37.39°)
Longitude
122° 10' 16.27'' W (-122.17°)
Elevation
85.88m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-02-10 18:13 PST
UT Date & Time
2021-02-11 02:13 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
3°
Moving
Facing azimuth
300.55°
First azimuth
330.27°
First elevation
44°
Last azimuth
319.37°
Last elevation
37°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
20-
Color
Pink
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
99.99s
Length
10°
Remarks
Smoke. Sunset time ground is dim but a few high clouds still in sun. Very bright then burned out quickly. Was listening to music and didn't think to listen for any sound.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Happened quickly. Pinkish and bright flash and I think a few pieces then over.. Then a minute later looked up and saw smoke from it's trail and took cell phone picture.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I think I saw a few pieces which immediately went out after bright flash at end.
