Reports Report 1189b (Event 1189-2013)

Observer
Name Michael K
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks possible firework
Location
Address Sunnyvale, CA
Latitude 37° 21' 41.57'' N (37.361546°)
Longitude 122° 0' 28.65'' W (-122.007958°)
Elevation 28.5905m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-04-30 20:53 PDT
UT Date & Time 2013-05-01 03:53 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 133.21°
First azimuth 137.6°
First elevation 54°
Last azimuth 143.96°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
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 Broke into shower of sparks just as I looked up. I thought it was a firework but it was quiet out and I didn't hear any firework pop or "sizzle" noises like such a firework usually makes.