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Observer
Name
Nick K
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It disappeared from my view behind nearby buildings. The Palm Springs night sky tends to be dark as this is a small city and light pollution is low and air quality is good.
Location
Address
Palm Springs, CA
Latitude
33° 48' 36.22'' N (33.81006°)
Longitude
116° 32' 31.55'' W (-116.542098°)
Elevation
133.345m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-08-24 20:46 PDT
UT Date & Time
2018-08-25 03:46 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
103°
Moving
Facing azimuth
295.95°
First azimuth
289.14°
First elevation
39°
Last azimuth
321.5°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
10°
Remarks
Glowing green, wagging very furiously
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
