The sighting resembled a rocket but was moving very fast. I was startled that it was so bright even in the morning sunrise. The biggest sighting that I have ever seen in daylight.
Location
Address
Granite Bay, CA
Latitude
38° 43' 45.55'' N (38.72932°)
Longitude
121° 10' 27.02'' W (-121.174173°)
Elevation
118.200546m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-10-17 07:03 PDT
UT Date & Time
2013-10-17 14:03 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
281.5°
First azimuth
278.89°
First elevation
59°
Last azimuth
251.86°
Last elevation
13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
5°
Remarks
A glowing trail of white light that dissipated quickly with a cone shape emanating from the meteor
