Reports Report 531bs (Event 531-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 531-2020
Observer
NameJen V
Experience Level3/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressCarlsbad, CA
Latitude33° 9' 29.29'' N (33.16°)
Longitude 117° 21' 4.66'' W (-117.35°)
Elevation16.37m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-01-29 22:20 PST
UT Date & Time2020-01-30 06:20 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle261°
Moving
Facing azimuth229.62°
First azimuth97.64°
First elevation24°
Last azimuth30.6°
Last elevation11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-6
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksI heard a noise which prompted me to look up and locate it behind trees. Once it was in visible sight, I heard fire crackle fizzling sounds
Delayed Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksAbout 4 mins later I heard a boom but that is consistent with living under 25 mi from Camp Pendleton.
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSeveral large fireballs traveling together