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GCN Circular 44106

Subject
Fermi Gamma-ray Burst Monitor trigger 796060650/260324665 is not a GRB
Date
2026-03-24T18:21:55Z (12 days ago)
From
atrigg2@lsu.edu
Via
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A. C. Trigg (NPP ORAU, NASA MSFC) reports on behalf of the Fermi Gamma-ray Burst Monitor Team:

"The Fermi Gamma-ray Burst Monitor (GBM) trigger 796060650/260324665 at 15:57:25.73 UT
on 24 March 2026, tentatively classified as a GRB, is in fact not due
to a GRB. This trigger is likely due to Local Particles due to SAA Entry."
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