Reports Report 3218a (Event 3218-2025)

Observer
Name Daniel Q
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks The object appeared suddenly and looked very close, as if it might impact nearby. It was a very bright fireball with a short glowing train that appeared just before it disappeared behind trees. No sound was heard. The event happened around 23:46 on June 16th, 2025, while looking from Rehagen (Dorfaue) in the direction of Dabendorf (northeast). Sky was clear.
Location
Address Am Mellensee, Brandenburg (DE)
Latitude 52° 10' 3.58'' N (52.167662°)
Longitude 13° 21' 43.12'' E (13.361979°)
Elevation 43.473484m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-06-16 23:46 CEST
UT Date & Time 2025-06-16 21:46 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 191°
Moving
Facing azimuth 97.82°
First azimuth 88.59°
First elevation 14°
Last azimuth 92.63°
Last elevation 11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length
Remarks The train was glowing and appeared suddenly just before the object disappeared behind trees. It was short but very bright. No smoke trail was visible. The glow of the train faded quickly and did not remain in the sky
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -