Reports Report 4229a (Event 4229-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4229-2018
Observer
NameP G
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI was pointing at two squirrels in a pine tree for my daughter to see and then this bright blue "shooting star" goes flying by, longest one I've ever seen probably.
Location
AddressParadise, CA
Latitude39° 46' 45.26'' N (39.78°)
Longitude 121° 35' 51.68'' W (-121.6°)
Elevation646.39m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-10-17 08:14 PDT
UT Date & Time2018-10-17 15:14 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle94°
Moving
Facing azimuth192.47°
First azimuth162.51°
First elevation43°
Last azimuth186.78°
Last elevation39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorLight Blue
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length10°
RemarksGlowing train, look like a light sabre.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-