This is the first significant, remarkable bolide event I have witnessed in decades and definitely the first since I have become involved in hunting meteorites.
Location
Address
Sacramento, CA
Latitude
38° 34' 53.66'' N (38.581572°)
Longitude
121° 29' 39.84'' W (-121.4944°)
Elevation
-1m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-02-08 00:08 PST
UT Date & Time
2013-02-08 08:08 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
60°
First elevation
99.999°
Last azimuth
12°
Last elevation
90°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
Green with orange flames and sparks
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
Residual smoke trail in the night sky, unknown duration
