We only saw the fireball for a few seconds because there was a garage blocking the early part of its path by us and then trees blocking it after it was a ways past us.
Location
Address
Redding, CA
Latitude
40° 33' 20.21'' N (40.555613°)
Longitude
122° 20' 41.52'' W (-122.344866°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-04-20 22:00 PDT
UT Date & Time
2012-04-21 05:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
285.06867°
First azimuth
276.34038°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
327.4261°
Last elevation
60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
red/white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
We heard a loud boom 2-3 minutes after we saw the fireball.
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
4s
Length
-1°
Remarks
Debris was trailing off of it. It was definitely on fire and breaking up.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
Stuff was trailing off of the fireball and it was definitely on fire.
