Reports Report 1596a (Event 1596-2011)

Observer
Name Mary B
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Spectacular once in a life time event for me
Location
Address San Jose, CA
Latitude 37° 18' 25.26'' N (37.307017°)
Longitude 121° 58' 50.93'' W (-121.980815°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-12-24 20:30 CST
UT Date & Time 2011-12-25 04:30 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 272.66328°
First azimuth 327.91809°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 213.69031°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color white
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks broke into 3 or four peices that I could see
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -