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Observer
Name
Mike L
Experience Level
5/5
Remarks
This was unusual the trail was so long and persisted during the entire flight, however it was short lasting, just 2 seconds or so. Possible re-entry debris vs a meteor?
Photo
Location
Address
Olancha, CA
Latitude
36° 15' 22.6'' N (36.256278°)
Longitude
117° 59' 42.51'' W (-117.995142°)
Elevation
1138.870361m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-05-06 03:15 PDT
UT Date & Time
2021-05-06 10:15 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
182°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270°
First azimuth
290°
First elevation
90°
Last azimuth
288°
Last elevation
24°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
-
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
-
Length
70°
Remarks
Very long train from beginning to end!
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Trail may consist of many fragments?
