Reports Report 8198a (Event 8198-2020)

Observer
Name Jenny M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks From 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
Address West Sacramento, CA
Latitude 38° 32' 58.64'' N (38.549621°)
Longitude 121° 31' 35.84'' W (-121.526622°)
Elevation 5.342654m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-12-29 19:00 PST
UT Date & Time 2020-12-30 03:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 279.72°
First azimuth 281.76°
First elevation 41°
Last azimuth 282.82°
Last elevation 26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -