Reports Report 2316n (Event 2316-2025)

Observer
Name Kevin M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Yes, I was facing the other way and it was bright enough to make me turn around. It’s the brightest night object I’ve ever seen
Location
Address Antigo, WI
Latitude 45° 8' 35.74'' N (45.143262°)
Longitude 89° 7' 50.87'' W (-89.130796°)
Elevation 458.558319m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-04-26 22:08 CDT
UT Date & Time 2025-04-27 03:08 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle
Moving
Facing azimuth 24°
First azimuth 222°
First elevation 42°
Last azimuth 24°
Last elevation 27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It broke into 5-6 pieces that extinguished soon after the breakup
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The fragmentation was like a flower and was very quick