Reports Report 1830a (Event 1830-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1830-2021
Observer
NameChristopher B
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI was driving when the event took place. It was quite dark still so I am uncertain of any trail or sound that might have been associated with the observation.
Location
AddressPorterville, CA
Latitude36° 1' 21.67'' N (36.02°)
Longitude 119° 2' 23.78'' W (-119.04°)
Elevation140.52m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-03-22 06:04 PDT
UT Date & Time2021-03-22 13:04 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle178°
Moving
Facing azimuth180°
First azimuth171.31°
First elevation60°
Last azimuth174.78°
Last elevation30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-4
ColorLight Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThere was a small flash at the point where the object broke into three pieces
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe object broke up into three pieces. Two were fairly small and one was noticably larger.