It was pretty foggy and that caused a exaggerated glowing effect but it was still very bright and linear so it wasn't obstructed from viewing
Location
Address
Stockton, CA
Latitude
37° 57' 36.98'' N (37.960272°)
Longitude
121° 19' 59.56'' W (-121.333211°)
Elevation
5.115948m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-01-17 22:05 PST
UT Date & Time
2026-01-18 06:05 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
230°
Moving
Facing azimuth
340°
First azimuth
60°
First elevation
75°
Last azimuth
290°
Last elevation
40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Light Blue, Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Like a fluorescent bulb reaching full excitation. Bright as soon as it came into view then Super bright sparkle and looked like a cough like a illuminated backfire as it ended
