This report has been linked to the following event: Event 257-2018
Observer
Name
Lisa B
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I 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
Address
Sacramento, CA
Latitude
38° 39' 27.37'' N (38.66°)
Longitude
121° 34' 35.84'' W (-121.58°)
Elevation
3.05m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-01-19 18:07 PST
UT Date & Time
2018-01-20 02:07 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
80°
Moving
Facing azimuth
177.43°
First azimuth
120.11°
First elevation
40°
Last azimuth
138.73°
Last elevation
36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-4
Color
Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
5°
Remarks
Looked like a smoke train. The fireball disappeared but I saw a brief fire trail after.