(meteorobs) Fw: Fireball Report 10-21-2005 11:00pm GMT(-8), paradise, CA

[Mark Davis]

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From:    NAMN Fireball Reports <namn at namnmeteors.org>
Subject: Fireball Report 10-21-2005 11:00pm GMT(-8), paradise, CA
Date:    Sat, 22 Oct 2005 06:45:39 +0000

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Your Town/State/Country? Oroville/CA/USA


Date and Time? 10-21-2005 11:00pm GMT(-8)


What compass direction did the fireball appear from? SE


What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? NW


How long, in seconds, were you able to see it in the sky? 6


How many degrees off the horizon was it when it APPEARED?
(As a reference, a closed fist held at arm's length is
approximately 10 degrees.)
  


How many degrees off the horizon was it when it DISAPPEARED? 


How bright did it appear?
Like a star, Venus, the Moon, or the setting Sun?
  setting Sun


Did it have any color(s)? no


Did it appear to fall apart as it went by? What did that look like?
  no


Did it leave a persistent streak in the sky after it was gone?
How long did that last?
  


How fast did it move? Use a 1 to 5 scale, 1 being
VERY slow, and 5 being extremely quick.
  1


Did you hear a sound?
If yes, what was the time delay from sighting to sound?
  no


What is the closest Town/State to where you saw the fireball?
  paradise, CA


Please put any additional remarks, sketches, drawings, etc. below:
  this was very bright and appeared to be headed for the ground.