Fermi GBM detects and locates Long GRB 260302A with high significance

Event ID: GBM_794153985

Significance: high

Generated: Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:24:15 GMT

AI Summary

The Fermi Gamma-ray Burst Monitor detected a long gamma-ray burst (GRB 260302A) on March 2, 2026, at 14:19:40 UT. The burst was localized to RA = 239.3, Dec = -61.8 with a statistical uncertainty of 2.7 degrees, and the GBM team provided a detailed skymap and light curve for further analysis.

Notices (2)

Fermi — GRB · Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:49:40 GMT

Unknown — OTHER · Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:49:40 GMT

GCN Circulars (1)

GCN-43895 — GRB 260302A · Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:30:12 GMT
The Fermi Gamma-ray Burst Monitor (GBM) has detected and located a long gamma-ray burst (GRB 260302A) at RA = 239.3, Dec = -61.8 (J2000 degrees) with a statistical uncertainty of 2.7 degrees. The angle from the Fermi Large Area Telescope (LAT) boresight is 20.0 degrees. This significant astronomical event occurred at 14:19:40 UT on March 2, 2026.

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