Reports Report 3877e (Event 3877-2018)

Observer
Name James S
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks The fireball was witnessed through my bedroom window and through the blinds while opening a window, thus why I am unsure of sound. The finality of the fireball was obscured by trees once it dropped to a certain altitude.
Location
Address Rancho Cordova, CA
Latitude 38° 32' 41.04'' N (38.544733°)
Longitude 121° 13' 43.5'' W (-121.228749°)
Elevation 53.223m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-09-27 22:28 PDT
UT Date & Time 2018-09-28 05:28 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 35°
Moving
Facing azimuth 120°
First azimuth 120°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 110°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length
Remarks Glowing train different brightness due to possible flashing
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Looked as if there was other bright smaller material around main object