Reports Report 1959ei (Event 1959-2026)

Observer
Name Jeff H
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Both my wife and I saw the fireball as we were driving towards Marble Falls on FM 1431.
Location
Address Granite Shoals, TX
Latitude 30° 36' 4.94'' N (30.601373°)
Longitude 98° 20' 50.68'' W (-98.347411°)
Elevation 277.336395m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-21 16:42 CDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-21 21:42 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down to up
Descent Angle -
Moving
Facing azimuth 110°
First azimuth 110°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 110°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 10°
Remarks Glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks We saw the bright course of the object’s entry and appeared to be a bright flash
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -