Reports Report 1703aa (Event 1703-2024)

Observer
Name Ron R
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks It's trajectory appeared to be heading towards Mount Baldy
Location
Address Los Angeles, CA
Latitude 33° 58' 58.21'' N (33.982836°)
Longitude 118° 4' 19.11'' W (-118.071974°)
Elevation 50.475735m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-04-02 01:34 PDT
UT Date & Time 2024-04-02 08:34 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 103°
Moving
Facing azimuth 110°
First azimuth 100°
First elevation 70°
Last azimuth 110°
Last elevation 64°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Light Blue, Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 8s
Length
Remarks It started as a bright light, I thought it was a plane. The I noticed a slight tail. A few seconds later, there were multiple trails (as if it was breaking apart)
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks See previous comment