A similar event was noted in almost the same position/trajectory/time of night about a week ago with terminal fragmentation, but red-orange in color. Husband also witnessed both. Have never seen two unique events like this so close in time-frame.
Location
Address
Placerville, CA
Latitude
38° 44' 33.58'' N (38.742661°)
Longitude
120° 54' 25.6'' W (-120.907112°)
Elevation
440.71051m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-04-26 22:55 PDT
UT Date & Time
2024-04-27 05:55 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
168°
Moving
Facing azimuth
348.89°
First azimuth
346.5°
First elevation
43°
Last azimuth
345.14°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The bright ball streaking almost straight down trailed by yellow-green ended with 2 or 3 smaller sparks as it disappeared low on the horizon
