Reports Report 2169a (Event 2169-2017)

Observer
Name C M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks The object spiraled around with a blue core and white sparks behind it.
Location
Address Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Latitude 33° 35' 28.06'' N (33.591129°)
Longitude 117° 37' 23.56'' W (-117.623211°)
Elevation 220.824m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-07-04 21:32 PDT
UT Date & Time 2017-07-05 04:32 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 196°
Moving
Facing azimuth 145.87°
First azimuth 159.94°
First elevation 59°
Last azimuth 133.6°
Last elevation 19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Blue, Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Sparks flew behind it