Reports Report 2065o (Event 2065-2025)

Observer
Name Stacie E
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was driving on the bypass in a car by myself when I saw this. My husband was driving in his vehicle in front of me. I immediately called him, and he picked up the phone and yelled, " I saw it!!" He saw the exact same thing I did. While we both have seen shooting/falling stars over the years, this appeared to be larger and much brighter. Spectacular sight!
Location
Address Bloomington, IN
Latitude 39° 11' 10.34'' N (39.186205°)
Longitude 86° 31' 16.41'' W (-86.521225°)
Elevation 242.540222m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-04-11 22:58 EDT
UT Date & Time 2025-04-12 02:58 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 251°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 7.04°
First elevation 37°
Last azimuth 294.43°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -27
Color Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 30°
Remarks glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks A dark center with a ring of fire around it appeared.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -