Reports Report 8283bj (Event 8283-2023)

Observer
Name Mervin P
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I first though a flying object (plane/rocket) that’s on fire
Location
Address Ojai, CA
Latitude 34° 56' 2.73'' N (34.934093°)
Longitude 119° 31' 36.54'' W (-119.526818°)
Elevation 726.335205m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-12-28 19:40 PST
UT Date & Time 2023-12-29 03:40 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 130°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 90°
First elevation 18°
Last azimuth 90°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Light Blue, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Too far but it’s like all light went to the sides/back and front glow disappeared
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -