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Observer
Name
Alan H
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
This looked like it was going to land in the Pacific Ocean. It burned up (I’m assuming that’s what happened) what looked to be a 1/2 mile or so above the earth. I was with 2 other people whom also witnessed this. This was incredible to see.
Location
Address
Carlsbad, CA
Latitude
33° 5' 30.26'' N (33.091739°)
Longitude
117° 15' 50.69'' W (-117.264081°)
Elevation
13.263m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-12-24 16:35 PST
UT Date & Time
2017-12-25 00:35 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
105°
Moving
Facing azimuth
162.32°
First azimuth
98.28°
First elevation
21°
Last azimuth
182.46°
Last elevation
14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Orange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
