Reports Report 8401j (Event 8401-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8401-2021
Observer
NameJennifer S
Experience Level1/5
RemarksBy my untrained eye, I thought it could possibly be a crashing airplane, especially given the “blink” of light I saw. Glad it was a fireball! Was amazing!!
Location
AddressSacramento, CA
Latitude38° 34' 20.69'' N (38.57°)
Longitude 121° 28' 4.21'' W (-121.47°)
Elevation6.95m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-11-30 19:15 PST
UT Date & Time2021-12-01 03:15 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle232°
Moving
Facing azimuth15.81°
First azimuth18.16°
First elevation43°
Last azimuth357.46°
Last elevation17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorLight Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThe flash was a pulse, like the light on top of a radio tower.
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-