Reports Report 778aa (Event 778-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 778-2021
Observer
NameRobert F
Experience Level4/5
RemarksI was driving, it passed through the handle of the Big Dipper (between Alkaid and Zeta) from my location.
Location
AddressLost Hills, CA
Latitude35° 36' 12.63'' N (35.6°)
Longitude 119° 38' 42.72'' W (-119.65°)
Elevation71.91m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-02-10 21:19 PST
UT Date & Time2021-02-11 05:19 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle257°
Moving
Facing azimuth46.25°
First azimuth67.67°
First elevation20°
Last azimuth39.37°
Last elevation15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorGreen
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration8s
Length15°
RemarksIt faded quickly and was more a fading glowing trail than a long-lived wispy smoke trail
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarkstwo fragments split near maximum brightness, and the main body faded through red as it fell after maximum brightness