Reports Report 543e (Event 543-2026)

Observer
Name Todd N
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I've never seen such a brite white light with sparkles before. It was huge.
Location
Address Hattiesburg, MS
Latitude 31° 24' 31.52'' N (31.408756°)
Longitude 89° 19' 25.99'' W (-89.323887°)
Elevation 84.67511m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-20 21:25 CST
UT Date & Time 2026-01-21 03:25 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle
Moving
Facing azimuth 291.21°
First azimuth 290.19°
First elevation 11°
Last azimuth 290.39°
Last elevation 13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -27
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 Yes
Remarks It was like sparkles around the ball except in front of the Brite white ball