Reports Report 994v (Event 994-2025)

Observer
Name Dennis C
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was just driving down the highway when I saw this bright green flare looking thing in the corner of my eye. Looked like a green fire ball then disappeared in less than a second.
Location
Address Lompoc, CA
Latitude 34° 31' 33.7'' N (34.526028°)
Longitude 120° 20' 47.66'' W (-120.346573°)
Elevation 224.196625m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-02-17 20:45 PST
UT Date & Time 2025-02-18 04:45 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 156°
Moving
Facing azimuth 346.8°
First azimuth 338.2°
First elevation 33°
Last azimuth 339.11°
Last elevation 16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Green, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -