Reports Report 280ax (Event 280-2026)

Observer
Name Mikayla A
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I’ve watched meteor showers before, and this sighting seemed much larger than the meteors I’ve seen before.
Location
Address San Luis Obispo, CA
Latitude 35° 17' 30.24'' N (35.291732°)
Longitude 120° 40' 43.81'' W (-120.678835°)
Elevation 93.086411m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-10 19:50 PST
UT Date & Time 2026-01-11 03:50 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 247°
Moving
Facing azimuth 129.49°
First azimuth 149.19°
First elevation 51°
Last azimuth 128.16°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Light Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks There was a small trail following the bright ball. It kind of seemed like a trail