Reports Report 2172by (Event 2172-2026)

Observer
Name Zachary C
Experience Level 5/5
Remarks Ive seen 1 other one to make my jaw drop. This one was remarkable. There is no way its not on video somewhere. Has to be the size of it was enormous. And im a Skywatcher. I was walking beside my brother and his lawnmower and boom there it was I had enough time to get my brother's attention to look to his right to see the tail. Just amazing!!!!
Location
Address Olympia, KY
Latitude 38° 5' 14.02'' N (38.087227°)
Longitude 83° 39' 59.82'' W (-83.666617°)
Elevation 234.155945m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-26 20:45 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-27 00:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 123°
Moving
Facing azimuth 76.61°
First azimuth 95.46°
First elevation 24°
Last azimuth 35.97°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks When it went over the mountain you could see the bright explosion
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -