Reports Report 5996g (Event 5996-2024)

Observer
Name Scott H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Just wondering what this was and where it hit. It looked pretty big. I saw it for probably 15 seconds and it may have gone on longer. I just didn't relocate to keep watching it due to obstructions.
Location
Address Chico, CA
Latitude 39° 44' 7.32'' N (39.735366°)
Longitude 121° 46' 29.53'' W (-121.77487°)
Elevation 93.7901m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-10-15 04:45 PDT
UT Date & Time 2024-10-15 11:45 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 70°
Moving
Facing azimuth 3.27°
First azimuth 314.5°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 69.62°
Last elevation 50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
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 Yes
Remarks Looked like a piece broke off and then there was a tail for a bit; then more broke off and another tail; then disappeared behind a tree; I moved and saw the fireball continue easterly