It was very close watching it from my driveway. I just so happen to look down the street and there they were. It was colorful and bright enough to light some of the surrounding area until "Fizzing" out just past some houses. I even waited a few minutes for anymore but nothing appeared. It was like watching fireworks on Christmas.
Location
Address
Redondo Beach, CA
Latitude
33° 51' 56.69'' N (33.865747°)
Longitude
118° 23' 5.77'' W (-118.384935°)
Elevation
-1m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-12-27 06:05 PST
UT Date & Time
2012-12-27 14:05 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-1°
First azimuth
-1°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
-1°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
Red, White and Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It fizzled as it came down.
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
9°
Remarks
The train occurred just before impact streaming a brilliant glow that flickered.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It appeared as a short, sharp streak with no audible sound closely in same path as previous sighting.
