Reports Report 531w (Event 531-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 531-2020
Observer
NameJoseph M
Experience Level1/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressRancho Santa Margarita, CA
Latitude33° 38' 34.79'' N (33.64°)
Longitude 117° 35' 58.38'' W (-117.6°)
Elevation301.26m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-01-29 22:20 PST
UT Date & Time2020-01-30 06:20 UT
Duration≈45s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle95°
Moving
Facing azimuth199.9°
First azimuth244.73°
First elevation50°
Last azimuth120.66°
Last elevation40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorYellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAt first it was a ball of fire.it then started breaking apart,maybe 6or7 major pieces and several sm.when it finished breaking apart,it became really dark but still visible.at this point it also changed colors.from a bright yellow to a dark red or orange.