Reports Report 6306h (Event 6306-2025)

Observer
Name JOSHUA B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It came straight down, midway from horizon 140 degrees SE from my perspective. It appeared large, bright white in nearly a perfect circle with white flaming halo lasting approximately 1.5 seconds before disappearing behind distant tree line.
Location
Address Huntsville, AL
Latitude 34° 45' 50.48'' N (34.764022°)
Longitude 86° 41' 8.86'' W (-86.685795°)
Elevation 226.371628m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-09-27 19:45 CDT
UT Date & Time 2025-09-28 00:45 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 181°
Moving
Facing azimuth 140°
First azimuth 140°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 140°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The center was nearly perfect circle of bright white, surrounded by a wavy halo of less intensity. It came straight down.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -