The time is approximate. I didn't look at my watch the moment the event happened. But I do know that it was about 22:30.
Location
Address
Alamo, CA
Latitude
37° 50' 54.75'' N (37.848543°)
Longitude
122° 0' 36.91'' W (-122.010254°)
Elevation
139.661285m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-10-13 22:30 PDT
UT Date & Time
2015-10-14 05:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
269°
Moving
Facing azimuth
77.36°
First azimuth
111.66°
First elevation
63°
Last azimuth
67.9°
Last elevation
59°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-28
Color
Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
50°
Remarks
The train glowed and particles of debris could be seen. The train was very clear to see. It looked like a train of ice particles or something. The train just faded away within 5 seconds of appearing.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The flash was a very very bright white light that lit up our yard with absolutely no problem. It looked like day time for a split second because it was so bright.
