Reports Report 2016du (Event 2016-2026)

Observer
Name Rowland F
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Its was really bright and distinct. It was traveling south and in my vision appeared 4" or longer. 2nd largest I've ever seen in Nevada
Location
Address Carson City, NV
Latitude 39° 10' 27.57'' N (39.174325°)
Longitude 119° 43' 18.23'' W (-119.721731°)
Elevation 1419.425171m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-22 20:19 PDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-23 03:19 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 186°
Moving
Facing azimuth 185°
First azimuth 185°
First elevation 80°
Last azimuth 170°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Blue, Light Blue, Dark Green, Green, Light Green, Orange, Yellow, Red
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 It was mainly green bodied and the tail changed colors 3 times , disappeared then reappeared 2 times.