Reports Report 442bj (Event 442-2026)

Observer
Name Erin W
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I looked up and a green ball was flying downwards with a white tail following behind it, outlined with glowing green.
Location
Address Vancouver, WA
Latitude 45° 38' 15.24'' N (45.637568°)
Longitude 122° 40' 17.54'' W (-122.671539°)
Elevation 34.478928m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-17 21:50 PST
UT Date & Time 2026-01-18 05:50 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 132°
Moving
Facing azimuth 179.82°
First azimuth 170.71°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 185.51°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Dark Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -