Reports Report 531bj (Event 531-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 531-2020
Observer
NameMichael P
Experience Level2/5
RemarksThe way the fire trail persisted and how the object broke up reminded me sadly of the Columbia.
Location
AddressLos Angeles, CA
Latitude34° 9' 16.27'' N (34.15°)
Longitude 118° 21' 11.05'' W (-118.35°)
Elevation-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-01-29 22:19 PST
UT Date & Time2020-01-30 06:19 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle251°
Moving
Facing azimuth148.45°
First azimuth239.41°
First elevation49°
Last azimuth116.2°
Last elevation33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length10°
RemarksSlightly glowing contrail
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksInitial bolide was solid and broke into many smaller reentry object