Reports Report 1528ja (Event 1528-2012)

Observer
Name Laurie K
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was beautiful, but I did not make a wish :(
Location
Address San Mateo, CA
Latitude 37° 31' 55.83'' N (37.532174°)
Longitude 122° 21' 59.01'' W (-122.366393°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-10-17 20:00 PDT
UT Date & Time 2012-10-18 03:00 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 297.43953°
First azimuth 287.84036°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 352.80124°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Bright white with white,
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks it was a loud boom! it sounded like a sonic boom.
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 20°
Remarks glowing train, from solid to sparks - like roman candle firework or a flare, small bit of smoke. It was long, like a flares train.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -