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Observer
Name
Jason G
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I was driving East when it came into my field of view above the visor. It was heading down at a steep angle and appeared to change in brightness. As I was driving, I couldn't get any information on trails or sounds associated with this fireball.
Location
Address
Sacramento, CA
Latitude
38° 33' 59.44'' N (38.566512°)
Longitude
121° 30' 17.16'' W (-121.504767°)
Elevation
4.616808m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-07-16 21:41 PDT
UT Date & Time
2013-07-17 04:41 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
69.21°
First azimuth
78.1°
First elevation
-
Last azimuth
61.81°
Last elevation
31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-