Observer |
Name |
Paul W |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
Object appeared to be moving very quickly even though it only traversed a small section of the sky. It was observed by both myself and my daughter. |
Location |
Address |
Fremont, CA |
Latitude |
37° 32' 51.56'' N (37.547656°)
|
Longitude |
121° 58' 33.57'' W (-121.975993°)
|
Elevation |
17.809906m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2015-01-03 18:45 PST
|
UT Date & Time |
2015-01-04 02:45 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up to down |
Descent Angle |
180° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
308.69° |
First azimuth |
309.67° |
First elevation |
55° |
Last azimuth |
310.11° |
Last elevation |
40° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-8 |
Color |
Light Yellow |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
Trailing streak across the sky, with trail fading as a relatively small flash was seen (and fade from view) |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |