Reports Report 2021dp (Event 2021-2026)

Observer
Name Harrison N
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I’ve seen dozens of meteors, this was the second most astonishing I have ever witnessed, extreme velocity and brightness.
Location
Address Quincy, CA
Latitude 38° 53' 15.16'' N (38.887545°)
Longitude 121° 32' 36.87'' W (-121.543574°)
Elevation 11.155939m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-23 06:05 PDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-23 13:05 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 158°
Moving
Facing azimuth 4.61°
First azimuth 22.24°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 5.8°
Last elevation 19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Yellow to white to green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Orb type flash, bright yellow/white.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -