Reports Report 2339a (Event 2339-2013)

Observer
Name David R
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks There is a small airport to the right as viewed. The first impression was that this was an aircraft landing. Also, there was a light atmospheric haze and the light appeared below the haze.
Location
Address Santee, CA
Latitude 32° 50' 7.27'' N (32.835354°)
Longitude 116° 57' 28.9'' W (-116.958027°)
Elevation 217.328842m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-10-05 20:42 PDT
UT Date & Time 2013-10-06 03:42 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth -
First elevation 44°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 43°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Yellow, Light Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks __
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It fragmented into a few smaller pieces and quickly faded