Reports Report 6842v (Event 6842-2025)

Observer
Name Tick S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Bright Light Sighting Over Coral Springs, FL – October 13, 2025 Observer: Rick Silvers Location: Coral Springs, Florida Time of Sighting: Approximately 7:34p.m. EDT Duration: ~24 seconds Direction: West to East Weather Conditions: Clear evening sky, then obstructed by some trees πŸ”­ Event Description At approximately 7:34 p.m. on October 13, 2025, I observed a bright, fast-moving object streaking across the sky from west to east over Coral Springs. The object appeared as a luminous ball with a visible trail, possibly a meteor, satellite reentry, or rocket launch. A faint cloud or smoke trail was visible at the beginning of the sighting. The object maintained a consistent trajectory and brightness until it disappeared from view over my house. No sound was heard. The brightness and speed were distinct from aircraft or typical celestial bodies. πŸ“· Visual Evidence I captured a 24-second video of the event. A still frame from the footage is included below: - 🌌 Possible Explanations - Draconid Meteor Shower: Active in early October, known for slow-moving, bright meteors visible in the evening. - Satellite or Rocket Reentry: The trajectory and brightness may match known reentry paths. - Other Astronomical Phenomena: No known planetary alignments or comet activity at this time would produce such a streak. --- πŸ“£ Suggested Reporting Channels If others witnessed this event or if experts wish to investigate further, I recommend sharing this report and video with: - American Meteor Society – Fireball Report - Local news stations (WPLG, WSVN, WFOR) - Astronomy forums such as Reddit’s r/space or r/astronomy ---
Location
Address Coral Springs, FL
Latitude 26° 16' 1.47'' N (26.267075°)
Longitude 80° 14' 21.41'' W (-80.23928°)
Elevation 3.101654m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-10-13 19:34 EDT
UT Date & Time 2025-10-13 23:34 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 260°
Moving
Facing azimuth 85°
First azimuth 85°
First elevation 66°
Last azimuth 30°
Last elevation 44°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -