Reports Report 1096ai (Event 1096-2026)

Observer
Name Timothy S
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was the brightest meteor event that my wife and I have ever witnessed.
Location
Address Iowa City, IA
Latitude 41° 39' 56.65'' N (41.665737°)
Longitude 91° 32' 43.97'' W (-91.545546°)
Elevation 215.315384m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-15 18:10 CST
UT Date & Time 2026-02-16 00:10 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 127°
Moving
Facing azimuth 116°
First azimuth 112°
First elevation 38°
Last azimuth 126°
Last elevation 34°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 10°
Remarks It glowed white.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -