It came from the south East and went north west. It was extremely fast. Like a very enormous shooting star. It seemed so close to Earth.
Location
Address
, CA
Latitude
35° 34' 40.12'' N (35.577812°)
Longitude
118° 33' 11.06'' W (-118.553073°)
Elevation
682.654785m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-26 05:00 PST
UT Date & Time
2023-01-26 13:00 UT
Duration
<1s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
208°
Moving
Facing azimuth
0.64°
First azimuth
46.73°
First elevation
69°
Last azimuth
335.19°
Last elevation
2°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-4
Color
Dark Blue, Dark Green, Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
10s
Length
10°
Remarks
A glowing train that faded quick but then left a smoke trail that faded eventually.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It was so bright and fast. Looked like it exploded. Bright bright pure white light. It was so bright it lit up the trees around me and burned my retinas.
