Reports Report 1562a (Event 1562-2017)

Observer
Name Kerouac G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks No
Location
Address Fresno, CA
Latitude 36° 47' 27.27'' N (36.790909°)
Longitude 119° 53' 22.88'' W (-119.889688°)
Elevation 88.081m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-03-01 20:45 PDT
UT Date & Time 2017-03-02 04:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 179°
Moving
Facing azimuth 356.12°
First azimuth 357.29°
First elevation 85°
Last azimuth 356.35°
Last elevation 75°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 20°
Remarks Glowing white and small pieces flying off.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Brightened towards the end of the event.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Small pieces in train.