Reports Report 1023e (Event 1023-2026)

Observer
Name Bud T
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was driving and saw this very clearly out of my windshield. I saw it enter and ignite. I watched it as it burned and saw what was left after it burned out for another 1.5 to 2 seconds. This object was approximately the size of a car.
Location
Address , CA
Latitude 40° 4' 36.87'' N (40.076907°)
Longitude 122° 5' 28'' W (-122.091112°)
Elevation 72.423302m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-12 20:43 PST
UT Date & Time 2026-02-13 04:43 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 107°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 170°
First elevation 32°
Last azimuth 205°
Last elevation 22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Blue, Orange, Yellow, 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 No
Remarks -