Reports Report 5618v (Event 5618-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5618-2018
Observer
NameSerge T
Experience Level2/5
RemarksTrail really stood out bright in dark sky and had a loop
Location
AddressSan Francisco, CA
Latitude37° 43' 51.51'' N (37.73°)
Longitude 122° 28' 41.37'' W (-122.48°)
Elevation53.69m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-19 17:40 PST
UT Date & Time2018-12-20 01:40 UT
Duration>60s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle21°
Moving
Facing azimuth246.22°
First azimuth246.54°
First elevation51°
Last azimuth249.68°
Last elevation57°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration99.99s
Length25°
RemarksI only saw a smoke trail, it looked like object came from sky, made a loop and continued down or toward south. Trail did not reach the ground. Trail was thinner higher, thicker lower or southern. Trail Ended high in sky. It was very bright, sky was dark and clear, some small clouds appeared dark compared to trail. Perhaps it was high enough for Sun, which already was set, to shine on it.
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-