The flash was bright enough that it stopped the frogs in a nearby lake croaking (they would stop when I turned on my headlamp). Was not bright enough to be noticed by people by a campfire nearby not looking at the sky.
Location
Address
, CA
Latitude
40° 59' 24.28'' N (40.99°)
Longitude
122° 46' 27.78'' W (-122.77°)
Elevation
1501.15m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-04-30 20:40 PDT
UT Date & Time
2022-05-01 03:40 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
140°
Moving
Facing azimuth
181.54°
First azimuth
192.38°
First elevation
43°
Last azimuth
194.74°
Last elevation
22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The tip was bright white while the tail was more pale yellow
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A single fragment broke off and continued almost straight "down" from my perspective