Reports Report 442b (Event 442-2026)

Observer
Name Jessica S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks This was so exciting to witness and I’m glad I found this website to document it! I wish I had been able to get a photo.
Location
Address Eugene, OR
Latitude 44° 2' 52.5'' N (44.047918°)
Longitude 123° 7' 47.46'' W (-123.129849°)
Elevation 124.393616m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-17 21:45 PST
UT Date & Time 2026-01-18 05:45 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 183.69°
First azimuth 184.37°
First elevation 22°
Last azimuth 180°
Last elevation 14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Light Blue, Orange, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It was blue and then appeared to flash bright red as if it exploded
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -