| Observer |
|
Name |
John S |
|
Experience Level |
1/5
|
|
Remarks |
It reminded me of a rocket launch (SpaceX)I observed once in Melbourne Florida but didn't appear to be manmade. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Petaluma, CA |
|
Latitude |
38° 16' 16.17'' N (38.271157°)
|
|
Longitude |
122° 40' 45.27'' W (-122.679243°)
|
|
Elevation |
23.029m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2015-12-22 18:31 PST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2015-12-23 02:31 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈20s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From left to right |
|
Descent Angle |
90° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
45° |
|
First azimuth |
340° |
|
First elevation |
60° |
|
Last azimuth |
95° |
|
Last elevation |
39° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-6 |
|
Color |
Orange |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
6s |
|
Length |
8° |
|
Remarks |
A white smoke trail |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
