Reports Report 1046j (Event 1046-2026)

Observer
Name Anne R
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I happened to see the fireball from a big window facing north, so I did not hear anything. I was unable to see how far it flew, but it was amazing to see!
Location
Address Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Latitude 32° 59' 44.85'' N (32.995792°)
Longitude 117° 12' 27.11'' W (-117.20753°)
Elevation 10.780865m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-13 19:15 PST
UT Date & Time 2026-02-14 03:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 228°
Moving
Facing azimuth 350°
First azimuth -
First elevation 69°
Last azimuth 345°
Last elevation 29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 20°
Remarks The white fireball had a golden train trailing it.
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -