Reports Report 918bf (Event 918-2016)

Observer
Name john m
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks this object was either large or close, as the trailing fire was very large and bright
Location
Address Manhattan Beach, CA
Latitude 33° 53' 30.84'' N (33.8919°)
Longitude 118° 24' 29.38'' W (-118.40816°)
Elevation 45.309m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-03-06 20:45 PST
UT Date & Time 2016-03-07 04:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 89°
Moving
Facing azimuth 250.61°
First azimuth 66.04°
First elevation 16°
Last azimuth 257.49°
Last elevation 11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Blue, Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 4s
Length 20°
Remarks intense blue / green fireball. dissipated over the ocean
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -