Reports Report 2016ak (Event 2016-2026)

Observer
Name Liz D
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was passenger in a car and it was a dark sky. But this was very big and bright over a heavily populated area and airport - so I was concerned at first. But then realized it must be a meteor or satellite
Location
Address Los Gatos, CA
Latitude 37° 13' 37.73'' N (37.227146°)
Longitude 121° 58' 26.43'' W (-121.974008°)
Elevation 103.614487m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-22 20:15 PDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-23 03:15 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 99°
Moving
Facing azimuth 109.45°
First azimuth 67.85°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 115.66°
Last elevation 55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Blue green
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -