Reports Report 2016jb (Event 2016-2026)

Observer
Name Kayla E
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks There was some fog when I first noticed the green light moving behind it. As it descended towards the horizon it came out from behind the fog and I could clearly see the fireball fragmenting into several pieces
Location
Address Monterey, CA
Latitude 36° 36' 4.48'' N (36.601244°)
Longitude 121° 53' 59.99'' W (-121.899998°)
Elevation 38.239914m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-22 20:15 PDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-23 03:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 115°
Moving
Facing azimuth 99.21°
First azimuth 67.94°
First elevation 33°
Last azimuth 96.51°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Green, Light 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 Yes
Remarks Fragmented into 4 or 5 pieces before disappearing