Reports Report 2538b (Event 2538-2016)

Observer
Name Suzannah S
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Sparks, NV
Latitude 39° 32' 23.69'' N (39.539913°)
Longitude 119° 46' 16.74'' W (-119.771317°)
Elevation 1353.072m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-07-23 22:30 PDT
UT Date & Time 2016-07-24 05:30 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 98°
Moving
Facing azimuth 154.37°
First azimuth 126.11°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 176.72°
Last elevation 24°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length
Remarks Left 3 glowing chunks in its trail which all 'burned out' in the trail soon after
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks 3 glowing distinct 'balls' came from the trail, twinkled somewhat, then faded