Reports Report 5388a (Event 5388-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5388-2023
Observer
NameGuy F
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThere was still a point of light with a 90 degree angle of light coming from it, like you see for re-entry on TV, that was still noticeable at least 60 degrees to the south of the end of the white train.
Location
AddressLong Beach, CA
Latitude33° 46' 1.15'' N (33.77°)
Longitude 118° 9' 58.58'' W (-118.17°)
Elevation14.98m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-09-14 19:30 PDT
UT Date & Time2023-09-15 02:30 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down right to up left
Descent Angle330°
Moving
Facing azimuth279.16°
First azimuth286.44°
First elevation16°
Last azimuth277.1°
Last elevation61°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration99.99s
Length25°
RemarksA beautiful pure white train in a straight line that diffused by wind(?) after 6 minutes or so.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-