Reports Report 257o (Event 257-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 257-2018
Observer
NameLisa B
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI saw what looked light a bright light from a plane right above the a-pillar of my car when I realized what I saw. I don't know how long it was in the sky before that.
Location
AddressSacramento, CA
Latitude38° 39' 27.37'' N (38.66°)
Longitude 121° 34' 35.84'' W (-121.58°)
Elevation3.05m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-01-19 18:07 PST
UT Date & Time2018-01-20 02:07 UT
Duration?
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle80°
Moving
Facing azimuth177.43°
First azimuth120.11°
First elevation40°
Last azimuth138.73°
Last elevation36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-4
ColorLight Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length
RemarksLooked like a smoke train. The fireball disappeared but I saw a brief fire trail after.
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-