Reports Report 1800c (Event 1800-2025)

Observer
Name Neil G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I have seen multiple meteors over the years. This was the brightest and most spectacular with the fragmentation and debris trail.
Location
Address Coalmont, British Columbia (CA)
Latitude 49° 29' 7.35'' N (49.485376°)
Longitude 120° 37' 56.25'' W (-120.632292°)
Elevation 824.786682m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-03-26 04:38 PDT
UT Date & Time 2025-03-26 11:38 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 234°
Moving
Facing azimuth 163.64°
First azimuth 208.86°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 157.21°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 20°
Remarks I saw pieces come off, glowing and trailing off behind, several pieces were visible.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Pieces were coming off and slowing down behind the fireball, it was really impressive