Reports Report 1385x (Event 1385-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1385-2022
Observer
NameRob M
Experience Level5/5
RemarksMy 6:21 time is accurate to within 30 seconds as I looked at my watch the instant the bolide went dark. I listened for a sonic boom over the next 3 minutes, but none was heard.
Location
AddressNewport Beach, CA
Latitude33° 36' 24.68'' N (33.61°)
Longitude 117° 48' 54.23'' W (-117.82°)
Elevation289.27m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-02-28 18:21 PST
UT Date & Time2022-03-01 02:21 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle212°
Moving
Facing azimuth310°
First azimuth323.01°
First elevation25°
Last azimuth310°
Last elevation15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-9
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksFireball was moving slower than average and after ~2 seconds fragmented into at least 3-4 parts that continued for another second or so before fading out.