I missed the initial entry. I saw a bright flash while looking in another direction which attracted my attention, as it was still very dark. I looked to my right and missed the initial entry burst but caught the contrail.
Location
Address
Palmdale, CA
Latitude
34° 28' 7.52'' N (34.468755°)
Longitude
118° 6' 52.72'' W (-118.114645°)
Elevation
1027.928467m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-10-31 06:15 CST
UT Date & Time
2012-10-31 13:15 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
-
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
258.4°
First azimuth
270.98°
First elevation
90°
Last azimuth
261.24°
Last elevation
90°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
18
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
2°
Remarks
Sparkling, then disappeared quickly. No long visible contrail.
