Reports Report 257bm (Event 257-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 257-2018
Observer
Namenancy G
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI was driving and at a stop. I saw a bright white light moving SW. I lost sight of it for a moment. When I saw it again it had a bright orange tail.It was amazing.
Location
AddressColfax, CA
Latitude39° 7' 4.33'' N (39.12°)
Longitude 120° 56' 59.03'' W (-120.95°)
Elevation746.64m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-01-19 18:16 PST
UT Date & Time2018-01-20 02:16 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle98°
Moving
Facing azimuth143.36°
First azimuth117.6°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth147.34°
Last elevation27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-9
ColorOrange, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-