There was a small red streak that followed with a different trajectory falling laterally as opposed to the large fireball having a horizontal trajectory. The red color of the train was the most intense deep red color I've ever seen.
Location
Address
Ocala, FL
Latitude
29° 9' 6.31'' N (29.151752°)
Longitude
82° 1' 51.77'' W (-82.031046°)
Elevation
24.36657m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-03-01 21:55 EST
UT Date & Time
2026-03-02 02:55 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
268°
Moving
Facing azimuth
52.92°
First azimuth
54.4°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
17.02°
Last elevation
60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
15°
Remarks
Glowing intense red wide width
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Ball changed from red to light blue to white before exploding and disappearing