Reports Report 5869k (Event 5869-2023)

Observer
Name William A
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Saw through windshield of car while driving. Saw tail end and looked up to see more of the trail.
Location
Address Los Angeles, CA
Latitude 34° 14' 21.32'' N (34.239255°)
Longitude 118° 18' 24.77'' W (-118.306881°)
Elevation 483.153564m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-10-03 06:21 PDT
UT Date & Time 2023-10-03 13:21 UT
Duration ?
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 322.28°
First azimuth 328.68°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 326.92°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 10°
Remarks White in center, yellow toward light orange on edge. Smooth uniform shape tapering back.
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -