The slightly neon green color was very bright which is why at first I thought it was fireworks but its angle and characteristics were definitely out of this world.
Location
Address
Elk Grove, CA
Latitude
38° 26' 46.09'' N (38.446136°)
Longitude
121° 25' 1.62'' W (-121.417117°)
Elevation
8.776m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-07-23 20:30 PDT
UT Date & Time
2016-07-24 03:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
239°
Moving
Facing azimuth
100°
First azimuth
120°
First elevation
15°
Last azimuth
100°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Looked like an illegal firework at first.. beautiful bright green small fireball and streak in the sky viewed with someone who USED to think star gazing was boring. It was very low and estimated to be only a mile or so away.
