Reports Report 2021bo (Event 2021-2026)

Observer
Name Daniel O
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Given the cloud cover, the fireball seemed relatively close to the ground for me to be able to see it so brightly. It was definitely in the clouds.
Location
Address San Rafael, CA
Latitude 38° 3' 54.88'' N (38.065244°)
Longitude 122° 32' 31.32'' W (-122.542033°)
Elevation 19.889029m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-23 06:06 PDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-23 13:06 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 99°
Moving
Facing azimuth 342.78°
First azimuth 343.76°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 345.48°
Last elevation 23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 10°
Remarks The visual was brief and the morning was cloudy. I saw the fireball and it's trail through the clouds. Both disappeared within 2 seconds or so.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -