Reports Report 1627by (Event 1627-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1627-2023
Observer
NameJon J
Experience Level2/5
RemarksThe fiery balls trailed long tails, and appeared very close within earths atmosphere.
Location
AddressOroville, CA
Latitude39° 30' 24.2'' N (39.51°)
Longitude 121° 34' 11.96'' W (-121.57°)
Elevation48.8m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-17 21:50 PDT
UT Date & Time2023-03-18 04:50 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle112°
Moving
Facing azimuth-
First azimuth310.66°
First elevation35°
Last azimuth193.04°
Last elevation-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorOrange/ red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length
RemarksSeveral fiery balls with trains that appeared to be fires
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe balls of fire appeared to be breaking apart or trailing fires