Reports Report 4229e (Event 4229-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4229-2018
Observer
NameD G
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI reported the fireball yesterday (Matthew G), my son was at a different location and independently saw the same fireball, this is his report.
Location
AddressDavis, CA
Latitude38° 32' 51.17'' N (38.55°)
Longitude 121° 50' 27.34'' W (-121.84°)
Elevation25.26m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-10-17 08:15 PDT
UT Date & Time2018-10-17 15:15 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle259°
Moving
Facing azimuth-
First azimuth30°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth340°
Last elevation35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-9
ColorLight Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length20°
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarksnot sure, but it may have broken up into about six pieces and each of 5 small fragments blew up and the sixth continued until it disintegrated. It happened fast...