Reports Report 284i (Event 284-2024)

Observer
Name Kathleen D
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was an amazing and an awe inspiring feeling to witness this event!
Location
Address Redondo Beach, CA
Latitude 33° 48' 42.94'' N (33.811927°)
Longitude 118° 23' 27.91'' W (-118.391087°)
Elevation 15.419065m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-01-14 01:03 PST
UT Date & Time 2024-01-14 09:03 UT
Duration ≈45s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 79°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth -
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 262.98°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 20s
Length 30°
Remarks I got the binoculars and saw a distinct red circular orb with surrounding whitish color following lighter red train…
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks All of a sudden I saw a very large red fiery object just to the right and below the fireball looking like some sort of blast
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -