Reports Report 2016df (Event 2016-2026)

Observer
Name Holly T
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Slower moving and much larger than any meteorite I have ever witnessed. It was a VERY prominent object in the sky that could not be missed.
Location
Address Willits, CA
Latitude 39° 24' 22.02'' N (39.406118°)
Longitude 123° 22' 27'' W (-123.374166°)
Elevation 440.150421m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-22 20:18 PDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-23 03:18 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 155°
Moving
Facing azimuth 125.47°
First azimuth 120.12°
First elevation 46°
Last azimuth 126.76°
Last elevation 17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Green, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length
Remarks Glowing yellow tail that dissipated
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -