Reports Report 8283an (Event 8283-2023)

Observer
Name John F
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was driving to work on the Ramona Expressway by the fairgrounds and was playing loud music. I didn’t see it for long and didn’t hear anything.
Location
Address Perris, CA
Latitude 33° 50' 35.7'' N (33.843249°)
Longitude 117° 11' 34.03'' W (-117.192786°)
Elevation 447.842285m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-12-28 18:45 PST
UT Date & Time 2023-12-29 02:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 132.15°
First azimuth 127.77°
First elevation 59°
Last azimuth 131.88°
Last elevation 48°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration -
Length -
Remarks It was subtle like smoke. I thought it was a firework at first. Once the illumination ceased, I could not see the smoke anymore.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It brightened several times before sizzling out.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -