Reports Report 1787i (Event 1787-2021)

Observer
Name Rik A
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Wow. Had a bunch of smoke trailing a short distance behind it, but did not seem to last. Seemed pretty large and close (we live near LAX and I like planespotting). This is my first time seeing such a thing!
Location
Address Redondo Beach, CA
Latitude 33° 51' 22.85'' N (33.856348°)
Longitude 118° 23' 16.23'' W (-118.387842°)
Elevation 46.433636m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-03-20 19:50 PDT
UT Date & Time 2021-03-21 02:50 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 75°
Moving
Facing azimuth 330°
First azimuth 310°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 20°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Light Yellow, 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 No
Remarks -