Reports Report 531ad (Event 531-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 531-2020
Observer
NameDaniel W
Experience Level2/5
RemarksOne large fragment remained after it fractured. I could see it glowing red, after it lost its white hot appearance. Looked like it was heading towards Mexico. Extremely bright upon initial entry into atmosphere. Looked like burning magnesium.
Location
AddressMONARCH BAY, CA
Latitude33° 28' 3.23'' N (33.47°)
Longitude 117° 42' 43.57'' W (-117.71°)
Elevation53m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-01-29 22:24 PST
UT Date & Time2020-01-30 06:24 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle261°
Moving
Facing azimuth128.66°
First azimuth279.05°
First elevation50°
Last azimuth113.83°
Last elevation12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorWhite, pink, light yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksFragmented into approximately 10 white hot shards