Reports Report 1787au (Event 1787-2021)

Observer
Name Theo M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks It was beautiful and looked as if it was low enough that it would land in the pacific just off Malibu beach. I have seen “shooting stars” far away in the sky but this came in so low it almost looked like a rocket on fire just above the ridge line and several of us at the Leo Carrillo camp ground were fortunate to see it. Thanks!
Location
Address , CA
Latitude 34° 3' 0.82'' N (34.050229°)
Longitude 118° 55' 59.16'' W (-118.9331°)
Elevation 14.73553m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-03-20 19:50 PDT
UT Date & Time 2021-03-21 02:50 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 92°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 60°
First elevation 15°
Last azimuth 110°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Orange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length -
Remarks It looked like it split into 3 separate trails. The main then 2 others. One above and one below. Like fire
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -