Reports Report 1627ab (Event 1627-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1627-2023
Observer
NameTom S
Experience Level3/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressMcKinleyville, CA
Latitude40° 57' 14.33'' N (40.95°)
Longitude 124° 5' 59.33'' W (-124.1°)
Elevation35.84m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-17 21:45 PDT
UT Date & Time2023-03-18 04:45 UT
Duration>60s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle104°
Moving
Facing azimuth321.09°
First azimuth286.37°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth95.25°
Last elevation-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude12-
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration-
Length-
RemarksWNW to ESE. 1 single light then broke into 5 or more pieces. Lasted the whole horizon from West to east. 1 minute+ of viewing time. Video is 40+ seconds. That is second half of what was visible.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSmooth break apart as it passed directly over
Photo
Video