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Observer
Name
Daniel W
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
One large fragment remained after it fractured. I could see it glowing red, after it lost its white hot appearance. Looked like it was heading towards Mexico. Extremely bright upon initial entry into atmosphere. Looked like burning magnesium.
Location
Address
MONARCH BAY, CA
Latitude
33° 28' 3.23'' N (33.467563°)
Longitude
117° 42' 43.57'' W (-117.712104°)
Elevation
53.004753m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-01-29 22:24 PST
UT Date & Time
2020-01-30 06:24 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
261°
Moving
Facing azimuth
128.66°
First azimuth
279.05°
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
113.83°
Last elevation
12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
White, pink, light yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Fragmented into approximately 10 white hot shards
