Reports Report 3317a (Event 3317-2013)

Observer
Name Bernadette M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was surprised at how large and brightly violet it was. Very cool.
Location
Address San Jose, CA
Latitude 37° 14' 38.88'' N (37.244133°)
Longitude 121° 55' 50.11'' W (-121.930587°)
Elevation 81.826149m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-12-14 04:48 PST
UT Date & Time 2013-12-14 12:48 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth -
First elevation 76°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Purple
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 30s
Length -
Remarks t was a smoke trail, very clear and definite. I was surprised at how long it lasted, then slowly faded away.
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -