Occurred: 2016-01-04 20:30 Local
Reported: 2016-01-04 23:33 Pacific
Duration: 30 minutes
No of observers: 2

Location: Orangevale, CA, USA

Shape: Other
Characteristics: Changed Colo

Pulsing, changing colors, but relatively stationary in the NE sky, at about 30 degrees from horizon.

The object was inverted triangular in shape, but changed to a long [vertical] tail, almost like a comet would leave. It changed colors from red to purple to blue and green. It pulsed as it changed colors. It was in the North East sky, at approx. 30 degrees from the horizon. Our sky was overcast, and there was a very light rain.

Local TV stations have received numerous reports, but are unable [at this time] to advise.

Posted 2016-01-05

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