Reports Report 5618ec (Event 5618-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5618-2018
Observer
NameSteve Q
Experience Level2/5
RemarksIt seemed to swoop down and away in an arc.
Location
AddressSanta Clarita, CA
Latitude34° 20' 51.73'' N (34.35°)
Longitude 118° 32' 10.08'' W (-118.54°)
Elevation499.48m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-19 17:35 PST
UT Date & Time2018-12-20 01:35 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle190°
Moving
Facing azimuth290°
First azimuth290°
First elevation20°
Last azimuth290°
Last elevation15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration99.99s
Length15°
RemarksSerpentine trail
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIncreasing in brightness for 3 seconds then faded
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-