Reports Report 531ah (Event 531-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 531-2020
Observer
NameChristopher H
Experience Level4/5
RemarksOne of the most impressive and longest lasting examples of fragmentation I've ever seen in a fireball I've witnessed
Location
AddressCarson, CA
Latitude33° 50' 10.02'' N (33.84°)
Longitude 118° 16' 35.08'' W (-118.28°)
Elevation9.06m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-01-29 22:20 PST
UT Date & Time2020-01-30 06:20 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle253°
Moving
Facing azimuth163.47°
First azimuth173.66°
First elevation36°
Last azimuth148.65°
Last elevation26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorOrange, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarksat least 4-6 moderately bright fragments trailed the primary fireball as it broke up in the atmosphere