Reports Report 2361a (Event 2361-2026)

Observer
Name Jacob W
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo (MX)
Latitude 20° 26' 22.87'' N (20.439685°)
Longitude 87° 17' 11.88'' W (-87.286632°)
Elevation 2.368526m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-29 23:53 EST
UT Date & Time 2026-03-30 04:53 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 186°
Moving
Facing azimuth 250°
First azimuth 270°
First elevation 90°
Last azimuth 280°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Light blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 15°
Remarks The glowing train was light blue like the meteor itself and was most intense right behind meteor as it moved. It was very sharp and vivid.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The meteor flashed bright upon entry into the atmosphere and twice more at about 45 degrees and 30 degrees before dissipating at about 20 degrees.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -