Reports Report 918aj (Event 918-2016)

Observer
Name Dan F
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Very bright object. I first thought it was a rocket!
Location
Address Palmdale, CA
Latitude 34° 37' 14.98'' N (34.620829°)
Longitude 118° 12' 58.68'' W (-118.216301°)
Elevation 833.237m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-03-06 20:26 PST
UT Date & Time 2016-03-07 04:26 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 171°
Moving
Facing azimuth 178.09°
First azimuth 173.38°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 188.79°
Last elevation 63°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Yellowish to green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Brightened as it fragmented
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -