Reports Report 1627cm (Event 1627-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1627-2023
Observer
NameMike L
Experience Level4/5
RemarksNot a meteor, it lasted over 10 secs! But, a very unusual train of separate objects, possibly some space debris re-entry?
Location
AddressOlancha, CA
Latitude36° 16' 54.65'' N (36.28°)
Longitude 118° 0' 23.13'' W (-118.01°)
Elevation1112.42m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-17 21:31 PDT
UT Date & Time2023-03-18 04:31 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle75°
Moving
Facing azimuth240°
First azimuth315°
First elevation
Last azimuth325°
Last elevation10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude5-
Color-
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
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