Reports Report 8107cx (Event 8107-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8107-2021
Observer
NameRandy J
Experience Level2/5
RemarksFaint but visible red “sparks” emitting at rear, trailing closely at rear of object (not an extended tail )
Location
AddressBradley, CA
Latitude35° 50' 59.54'' N (35.85°)
Longitude 120° 46' 7.26'' W (-120.77°)
Elevation171.36m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-11-24 20:14 PST
UT Date & Time2021-11-25 04:14 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle268°
Moving
Facing azimuth150.15°
First azimuth155.95°
First elevation29°
Last azimuth127.98°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksMinutes later heard what sounded like distant sonic boom
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksNo flash but broke into 3 fragments which faded out within 1-2 seconds