Reports Report 1402ak (Event 1402-2026)

Observer
Name Joelle D
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Its was bright, fast and appeared just as the moon was rising. The round shape of the fire ball was distinct and the tail was bushy. Its front end was much fatter than the tip.of the tail. Still light outside.
Location
Address Rochester, NY
Latitude 43° 13' 39.25'' N (43.22757°)
Longitude 77° 37' 2.94'' W (-77.617484°)
Elevation 94.433578m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-02 18:35 EST
UT Date & Time 2026-03-02 23:35 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 228°
Moving
Facing azimuth 78.9°
First azimuth 111.53°
First elevation 38°
Last azimuth 55.53°
Last elevation 22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Orange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -