Observer |
Name |
Kristin A |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
I was driving southbound 101 when I noticed it close to the horizon. Short train with a big ball! |
Location |
Address |
Nipomo, CA |
Latitude |
35° 4' 6.62'' N (35.068505°)
|
Longitude |
120° 30' 48.77'' W (-120.513547°)
|
Elevation |
120.56m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2017-12-24 17:15 PST
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-12-25 01:15 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
120° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
122.99° |
First azimuth |
120.45° |
First elevation |
35° |
Last azimuth |
141.01° |
Last elevation |
18° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-24 |
Color |
Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
0.3s |
Length |
10° |
Remarks |
Short |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |