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Observer
Name
Mike L
Experience Level
5/5
Remarks
Hard to estimate magnitude since it was nearly in line with the setting moon, but the train lasted a few seconds and was visible in the bright background.
Photo
Location
Address
Olancha, CA
Latitude
36° 15' 21.11'' N (36.255863°)
Longitude
117° 59' 40.04'' W (-117.994456°)
Elevation
1138.472046m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-03-20 23:43 PDT
UT Date & Time
2021-03-21 06:43 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
160°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270°
First azimuth
290°
First elevation
16°
Last azimuth
300°
Last elevation
6°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
20°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
