Observer |
Name |
Steve P |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
Super cool. Saw it out the window while watching tv. It was so bright, it easily caught my attention. |
Location |
Address |
Joshua Tree, CA |
Latitude |
34° 6' 1.35'' N (34.100375°)
|
Longitude |
116° 19' 6.75'' W (-116.318543°)
|
Elevation |
1011.17m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2017-11-09 20:35 PST
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-11-10 04:35 UT
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up to down |
Descent Angle |
180° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
90° |
First azimuth |
90° |
First elevation |
45° |
Last azimuth |
90° |
Last elevation |
- |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-19 |
Color |
Pink, Blue, Yellow, Red |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
3s |
Length |
45° |
Remarks |
Colored sparks trailing main objects, with lingering tail. Looked like it hit the ground. |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
Sparked with multiple colored wide lingering trail. Appeared to slow as nearing the ground. Went straight down. |