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Observer
Name
Delia W
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I was driving west along Bond Road. It was heading west. It just appeared burned a very bright white train. The ball was red and I remember what looked like green flame close to the ball. It looked like it might strike in Elk Grove but I really couldn’t tell. Then it was gone.
Location
Address
Elk Grove, CA
Latitude
38° 25' 25.17'' N (38.423658°)
Longitude
121° 21' 4.56'' W (-121.351267°)
Elevation
20.39975m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-09-18 22:20 PDT
UT Date & Time
2023-09-19 05:20 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
103°
Moving
Facing azimuth
200°
First azimuth
195°
First elevation
27°
Last azimuth
205°
Last elevation
21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Green, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
White train with green close to the red fireball
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
