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Observer
Name
Charles B
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Noticed this while driving an outdoor Xmas train display and noise of engine masked any noise, many others at the event also noticed it. Also saw orange flames in tail. It appeared to be about 1/4 to 1/3 the size of a full moon.
Location
Address
Orange, CA
Latitude
33° 47' 39.98'' N (33.794439°)
Longitude
117° 45' 8.75'' W (-117.75243°)
Elevation
176.509552m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-12-07 21:30 PST
UT Date & Time
2012-12-08 05:30 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
114.08°
First azimuth
156.21°
First elevation
62°
Last azimuth
194.51°
Last elevation
28°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
-
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
