Reports Report 280c (Event 280-2026)

Observer
Name Greg S
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks It seemed large and still at a great altitude when it disappeared from view behind a building. Pretty sure at the angle it would have cleared the horizon as I can see it. It was bright.
Location
Address Los Angeles, CA
Latitude 34° 10' 37.06'' N (34.17696°)
Longitude 118° 22' 33.27'' W (-118.375908°)
Elevation 199.505m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-10 19:30 PST
UT Date & Time 2026-01-11 03:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 123°
Moving
Facing azimuth 273.08°
First azimuth 247.92°
First elevation 43°
Last azimuth 275.75°
Last elevation 61°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -23
Color Green ball w/orange trailing tail
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Seemed to have green fragments just behind the main body