Reports Report 280u (Event 280-2026)

Observer
Name Sasha S
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I would like to know if there are any opportunities to view if others saw the meteor or if there are opportunities to provide more information.
Location
Address Los Angeles, CA
Latitude 33° 57' 35.86'' N (33.95996°)
Longitude 118° 27' 6.53'' W (-118.451813°)
Elevation 4.948632m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-10 19:35 PST
UT Date & Time 2026-01-11 03:35 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 94°
Moving
Facing azimuth 274.85°
First azimuth 220°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 300°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Orange, Yellow
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 As it hit about 30 degrees above the horizon it broke into about 4 or 5 pieces. Originally it was a solid ball glowing as it entered the atmosphere.