Reports Report 531u (Event 531-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 531-2020
Observer
NameJanis C
Experience Level2/5
RemarksIt lasted longer than any shooting star I have ever seen. Low in horizon going north to south. Watched it until the trees blocked my view. It was heading in a low downward trajectory, but close to horizontal
Location
AddressRancho Santa Margarita, CA
Latitude33° 38' 37.04'' N (33.64°)
Longitude 117° 37' 11.58'' W (-117.62°)
Elevation317.4m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-01-29 22:22 PST
UT Date & Time2020-01-30 06:22 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle259°
Moving
Facing azimuth247.2°
First azimuth286.15°
First elevation21°
Last azimuth185.95°
Last elevation10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt broke into 3 balls and had a long tail following