Reports Report 790bx (Event 790-2026)

Observer
Name Michael K
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was in a car moving north at 70 mph in the northbound lanes of I-75 just north of mile marker 173 near North Port, FL. Bright green fireball was wnw about one to two miles away and seen for about 1-1/2 seconds.
Location
Address Bradenton, FL
Latitude 26° 58' 52.99'' N (26.981387°)
Longitude 82° 1' 28.16'' W (-82.024488°)
Elevation 8.267536m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-02 21:27 EST
UT Date & Time 2026-02-03 02:27 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 307°
Moving
Facing azimuth 286.25°
First azimuth 284.99°
First elevation 14°
Last azimuth 286.62°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -21
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -