Reports Report 257f (Event 257-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 257-2018
Observer
NameCathy A
Experience Level3/5
RemarksOthers in my area saw it. Talking about it on FB now. It was large, looked like it was on fire, and had no tail.
Location
AddressRail Road Flat, CA
Latitude38° 18' 18'' N (38.31°)
Longitude 120° 31' 55.42'' W (-120.53°)
Elevation889.49m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-01-19 18:10 PST
UT Date & Time2018-01-20 02:10 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle120°
Moving
Facing azimuth272.69°
First azimuth259.09°
First elevation60°
Last azimuth327.86°
Last elevation15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-