Reports Report 280at (Event 280-2026)

Observer
Name Andrea Z
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Both my husband and I saw the fireball while heading north on the 101 freeway just before the Winnetka Ave. off-ramp.
Location
Address Los Angeles, CA
Latitude 34° 10' 14.1'' N (34.170582°)
Longitude 118° 34' 30.01'' W (-118.575003°)
Elevation 268.231m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-10 19:35 PST
UT Date & Time 2026-01-11 03:35 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 110°
Moving
Facing azimuth 65°
First azimuth 58°
First elevation 36°
Last azimuth 85°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks I saw particles break off from the fireball, which faded and then vanished.