| Observer |
|
Name |
Nick S |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
This was so unexpected and amazing to watch with my wife. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Lakeport, CA |
|
Latitude |
39° 1' 28.24'' N (39.024511°)
|
|
Longitude |
122° 54' 55.86'' W (-122.915518°)
|
|
Elevation |
409.692m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2016-07-27 21:30 PDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-07-28 04:30 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈20s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From right to left |
|
Descent Angle |
270° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
170° |
|
First azimuth |
250° |
|
First elevation |
60° |
|
Last azimuth |
100° |
|
Last elevation |
15° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-5 |
|
Color |
Yellow, White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
10s |
|
Length |
10° |
|
Remarks |
Glowing train turning into a smoke train |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
The main object separated into several pieces about 3/4 into its trajectory. |
