Reports Report 6375h (Event 6375-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6375-2022
Observer
NameMatt W
Experience Level4/5
RemarksI was changing lanes, so this happened as I checked my rear view mirror, the bollide appeared, I checked my blind spot and changed over 2 lanes, looked back immediately and saw it flash twice and end with a yellow/gold/white train. I went into detail to elaborate how long of an event it was, at least 2-3 seconds. Likely 4-7
Location
AddressLake Forest, CA
Latitude33° 40' 13.79'' N (33.67°)
Longitude 117° 39' 24.9'' W (-117.66°)
Elevation242.55m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-09-22 05:43 PDT
UT Date & Time2022-09-22 12:43 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle163°
Moving
Facing azimuth300.61°
First azimuth300.49°
First elevation53°
Last azimuth316°
Last elevation38°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorYellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksIt sounded like a very light thud, no boom. As if you flicked a hard cover book
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length5°
RemarksGlowing yellow/gold/white train
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksI saw two flashes while driving, 3 if you account the initial flash as it lit up. It appeared suddenly and bright, then flashed 2 times with a yellow/gold/white train
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-