Reports Report 531cj (Event 531-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 531-2020
Observer
NameCharlotte M
Experience Level3/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressPasadena, CA
Latitude34° 8' 54.47'' N (34.15°)
Longitude 118° 7' 22.73'' W (-118.12°)
Elevation247.17m
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 Angle252°
Moving
Facing azimuth150°
First azimuth175°
First elevation50°
Last azimuth140°
Last elevation30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-19
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length10°
RemarksA dull glowing orange train with a tail end that looked more dull and smokey. Train got slightly brighter as it neared the horizon before the train (and object) disappeared at ~20 degrees above horizon.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-