Reports Report 2538r (Event 2538-2016)

Observer
Name Herb S
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks 22:00 time is the approximate time. I was in my spa at time of sighting. I first saw it when it appeared from behind the side of my house. I believe I saw it for about 5 or6 seconds.
Location
Address Tehachapi, CA
Latitude 35° 6' 57.74'' N (35.11604°)
Longitude 118° 27' 22.03'' W (-118.45612°)
Elevation 1245.226m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-07-23 22:00 PDT
UT Date & Time 2016-07-24 05:00 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 258°
Moving
Facing azimuth 0.3°
First azimuth 358.82°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 330.68°
Last elevation 13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color 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 I saw at least 2 pieces break off and continue at the same speed as the main body until it faded out above the horizon.