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(meteorobs) Fireball Report 12/24/2003 10:10 PM PST, Sacramento, CA. (fwd)
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From: NAMN Fireball Reports <namn@atmob.org>
Cc: kimcavagna@mchsi.com
Subject: Fireball Report 12/24/2003 10:10 PM PST, Sacramento, CA.
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2004 23:33:57 -0500 (EST)
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Your Name? Kim Cavagna
Your Town/State/Country? Lower Lake, California USA
Date and Time? 12/24/2003 10:10 PM PST
What compass direction did the fireball appear from? East
What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? East
How long, in seconds, were you able to see it in the sky? 1.5
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.)
7
How many degrees off the horizon was it when it DISAPPEARED? 7
How bright did it appear?
Like a star, Venus, the Moon, or the setting Sun?
Setting sun
Did it have any color(s)? brilliant bluish green
Did it appear to fall apart as it went by? What did that look like?
It was one clump fireball the whole time-disappeared over a mountain.
Did it leave a persistent streak in the sky after it was gone?
How long did that last?
I didn't notice it was so quick-looking through my window.
How fast did it move? Use a 1 to 5 scale, 1 being
VERY slow, and 5 being extremely quick.
4
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?
Sacramento, CA.
Please put any additional remarks, sketches, drawings, etc. below:
It happened Christmas eve. I was shutting the curtains and I saw it through
the window in an instant. It was beautiful and so bright with all those blue
greens. Thanks, Kim Cavagna
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