Reports Report 511j (Event 511-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 511-2023
Observer
NameJoseph P
Experience Level1/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressSan Jose, CA
Latitude37° 15' 58.47'' N (37.27°)
Longitude 121° 55' 34.83'' W (-121.93°)
Elevation62.85m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-26 00:55 PST
UT Date & Time2023-01-26 08:55 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle93°
Moving
Facing azimuth10°
First azimuth283.55°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth39.36°
Last elevation29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorLight Blue, Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt started very bright, and I initially thought it was a very close and bright plane.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt broke into three parts as it was flying