Reports Report 8107g (Event 8107-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8107-2021
Observer
NameDonald S
Experience Level3/5
RemarksIt reminded me of a horizontal missile that separated causing a plume. I live not far from Vandenberg Air Base and Missile launching site.
Location
AddressSan Luis Obispo, CA
Latitude35° 15' 10.6'' N (35.25°)
Longitude 120° 41' 22.16'' W (-120.69°)
Elevation40.97m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-11-24 20:10 PST
UT Date & Time2021-11-25 04:10 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle89°
Moving
Facing azimuth134.38°
First azimuth200.92°
First elevation42°
Last azimuth106.42°
Last elevation41°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-23
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration4s
Length25°
RemarksBright very long and thick train....
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt looked like a rocket separation then an explosion with numerous particles fling apart
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarkslike a smaller projectile came out of the main white "ball" and shot out vertically then exploded into smaller particles. Like the end of a sparkler.