Reports Report 8198a (Event 8198-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8198-2020
Observer
NameJenny M
Experience Level1/5
RemarksFrom my pov, the fireball traveled straight vertical - high to low. Quite bright (brighter than warm white LED lights on a tree that was also in my view) with a short bright tail that did not last.
Location
AddressWest Sacramento, CA
Latitude38° 32' 58.64'' N (38.55°)
Longitude 121° 31' 35.84'' W (-121.53°)
Elevation5.34m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-29 19:00 PST
UT Date & Time2020-12-30 03:00 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up to down
Descent Angle180°
Moving
Facing azimuth279.72°
First azimuth281.76°
First elevation41°
Last azimuth282.82°
Last elevation26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-6
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-