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Observer
Name
Katie G
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This object appeared as bright as Venus and moved too quickly to be a satellite or airplane. I was out walking and looking up at Orion and the planets when this object streaked by. I was near city lights, so I’m wondering if what I saw was indeed a meteor.
Location
Address
Los Angeles, CA
Latitude
34° 6' 12.69'' N (34.103524°)
Longitude
118° 17' 23.86'' W (-118.28996°)
Elevation
135.420807m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-02-26 21:00 PST
UT Date & Time
2025-02-27 05:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
97°
Moving
Facing azimuth
273.25°
First azimuth
242.43°
First elevation
23°
Last azimuth
288.94°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
