Reports Report 588v (Event 588-2012)

Observer
Name Kathy S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Coolest thing I\'ve ever seen! Super, super, super bright fluorescent green. It only lasted about 3 seconds or so in total.
Location
Address Valencia, CA
Latitude 34° 26' 19.86'' N (34.43885°)
Longitude 118° 32' 10.1'' W (-118.53614°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-04-22 07:50 PDT
UT Date & Time 2012-04-22 14:50 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 347.8045°
First azimuth 349.49511°
First elevation 41°
Last azimuth 299.48986°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude 1
Color Flourescent Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 40°
Remarks Bright glowing fluorescent green train. The rear got lighter and lighter until it diminished as it streaked through the sky.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -