Reports Report 1096ce (Event 1096-2026)

Observer
Name Mandrea S
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Thought it was a small airplane crashing when I saw the white light so fast and bright, then it turned green and was gone.
Location
Address Ottumwa, IA
Latitude 41° 1' 3.8'' N (41.017722°)
Longitude 92° 25' 18.89'' W (-92.421915°)
Elevation 194.907196m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-15 17:05 CST
UT Date & Time 2026-02-15 23:05 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 105°
Moving
Facing azimuth 112.17°
First azimuth 304.28°
First elevation 19°
Last azimuth 107.73°
Last elevation 12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It turned from white to green
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -