Reports Report 2880a (Event 2880-2026)

Observer
Name Sarah J
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I only just learned about this reporting page, so the details regarding the exact timing of the fireball is +- 20min. There were 2 others with me, and we figured that this was about the right timing.
Location
Address Maple Ridge, British Columbia (CA)
Latitude 49° 18' 17.77'' N (49.304937°)
Longitude 122° 35' 19.72'' W (-122.588811°)
Elevation 372.948334m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-13 23:30 PDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-14 06:30 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 186°
Moving
Facing azimuth 22.35°
First azimuth 22.35°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 22.35°
Last elevation 37°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Orange, yellow,
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 As it decreased in altitude, there was 1 main ball, 2 smaller pieces broke off, then a few very small pieces. It looked like sparks. Only the main ball remained bright for an extended period of time.