Reports Report 778ab (Event 778-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 778-2021
Observer
NamePaul F
Experience Level2/5
RemarksThe speed of the object as it flamed out was very fast, and the object was VERY bright blue/green as it flamed out. It flamed out prior to the horizon.
Location
AddressSacramento, CA
Latitude38° 30' 14.96'' N (38.5°)
Longitude 121° 32' 17.83'' W (-121.54°)
Elevation2.14m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-02-10 21:20 PST
UT Date & Time2021-02-11 05:20 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle218°
Moving
Facing azimuth71.77°
First azimuth72.45°
First elevation27°
Last azimuth71.03°
Last elevation12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorLight Blue, Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAs the object was "flaming out", I saw some very small flame fragmentation from the primary object. The smaller fragmentations burned out very quickly.