Reports Report 1239w (Event 1239-2026)

Observer
Name William H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This is the largest, brightest and most impressive meteor i have ever seen. I was impressed.
Location
Address Lugoff, SC
Latitude 34° 12' 46.2'' N (34.212832°)
Longitude 80° 42' 41.75'' W (-80.711597°)
Elevation 94.449623m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-23 05:55 EST
UT Date & Time 2026-02-23 10:55 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 244°
Moving
Facing azimuth 35.09°
First azimuth 249°
First elevation 28°
Last azimuth 249°
Last elevation 19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
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 I saw numerous and pieces fragmenting off and dissapating as it broke up