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Observer
Name
Kim L
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I thought it was an airplane but the trail stayed lit for a long time and I didnt see any lights. It was low enough that if it was an airplane it should have landed nearby but all the local airports were closed.
Location
Address
Monterey, CA
Latitude
36° 35' 9.35'' N (36.585931°)
Longitude
121° 51' 32.48'' W (-121.859021°)
Elevation
61.946968m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-01-15 00:25 PST
UT Date & Time
2026-01-15 08:25 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
292°
Moving
Facing azimuth
167.87°
First azimuth
238.42°
First elevation
69°
Last azimuth
93.66°
Last elevation
36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Purple, Pink, red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
30s
Length
6°
Remarks
Looked like a glowing vapor trail
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
