It was crazy how big it was. The whole thing was wide like a sensu (japanese folding fan) not slim like a pencil you usually see. It blipped out but was red/orange in the front but blue in the middle and back. I thought it was a plane (think sr-71 blackbird) at first then helicopter because it appeared huge and close.
Location
Address
Sacramento, CA
Latitude
38° 42' 12.35'' N (38.70343°)
Longitude
121° 20' 45.24'' W (-121.345901°)
Elevation
52.232426m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-11-03 17:48 PST
UT Date & Time
2025-11-04 01:48 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
265°
Moving
Facing azimuth
1°
First azimuth
299.33°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
287.52°
Last elevation
22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Blue, Light Blue, Orange, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I think I heard a whooshing and crackling but I had the radio on so can't say for certain
