I've never seen fragmentation before. A unique experience!
Location
Address
, CA
Latitude
33° 5' 5.32'' N (33.08481°)
Longitude
117° 2' 0.22'' W (-117.033395°)
Elevation
168.335312m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-12-07 21:15 PST
UT Date & Time
2012-12-08 05:15 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
83.34°
First azimuth
86.72°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
66.96°
Last elevation
55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-22
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Burned up an broke apart, with burning pieces being shed in close proximity to main object, until disappearing. Got slightly brighter before disappearing.
