Reports Report 2177d (Event 2177-2017)

Observer
Name James M
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks The object appeared above the streetlights and appeared to be as bright as those lights. The trail covered about 10 degrees, was mostly white, some green, going to red/red debris, all lasting 1-2 seconds, the object appeared to go out at 10 degrees above the horizon.
Location
Address Lancaster, CA
Latitude 34° 43' 9.62'' N (34.71934°)
Longitude 118° 10' 30.21'' W (-118.175059°)
Elevation 704.964m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-07-06 00:48 PDT
UT Date & Time 2017-07-06 07:48 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 220°
Moving
Facing azimuth 110°
First azimuth 125°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 110°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Red glowing debris in the tail