Reports Report 1096bs (Event 1096-2026)

Observer
Name Christian G
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Valparaiso, IN
Latitude 41° 26' 4.63'' N (41.43462°)
Longitude 87° 6' 56.6'' W (-87.115721°)
Elevation 237.354858m
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 right to down left
Descent Angle 203°
Moving
Facing azimuth 249.64°
First azimuth 253.7°
First elevation 37°
Last azimuth 243.92°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow
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 fragments broken off behind in trail of meteor.