Reports Report 2016dz (Event 2016-2026)

Observer
Name Yogesh C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was a greenish blue bright streak which ended with a somewhat bright flash and some fragments which disappeared in 2-3 seconds after the breakup. I waited for 3-4 minutes to hear any sound but I did not hear any sound. It was the brightest I have ever seen and beautiful.
Location
Address San Jose, CA
Latitude 37° 23' 14.39'' N (37.38733°)
Longitude 121° 53' 33.09'' W (-121.892524°)
Elevation 17.686136m
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 left to down right
Descent Angle 92°
Moving
Facing azimuth 124°
First azimuth 110°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 127°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Dark Blue, Dark Green, Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks I saw a flash somewhat bright and then it broke up and disappeared in the next 2-3 seconds
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks it broke up in few pieces and disappeared in 2-3 seconds after that.