I am an aerospace engineer (retired from Lockheed) with extensive orbit mechanics background and satellite operations, to include launches and satellite re-entry functions.
Location
Address
Redwood City, CA
Latitude
37° 28' 54.71'' N (37.481864°)
Longitude
122° 11' 44.34'' W (-122.195651°)
Elevation
4.025676m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-03-20 19:50 PDT
UT Date & Time
2026-03-21 02:50 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
262°
Moving
Facing azimuth
33.51°
First azimuth
60.85°
First elevation
75°
Last azimuth
33.74°
Last elevation
70°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
10°
Remarks
Seemed like a smoke trail, but focus was on multiple fireballs
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
There were multiple fireballs, perhaps 5 or 6. It appeared like it was breaking up.
