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 |