Reports Report 2543ae (Event 2543-2026)

Observer
Name Kristin D
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks This was visible above the tree line, but was clearly at a high altitude and then disappeared over our heads behind the tree line
Location
Address West Chester, PA
Latitude 39° 59' 47.45'' N (39.996513°)
Longitude 75° 33' 50.71'' W (-75.564085°)
Elevation 134.754684m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-04-07 14:31 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-04-07 18:31 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 109°
Moving
Facing azimuth 65.83°
First azimuth 11.91°
First elevation 27°
Last azimuth 120.35°
Last elevation 11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 10°
Remarks Originally was three separate chunks or flaming balls the back to fizzled out and one in front remained with a bit of fire and smoke behind it
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Three separate pieces, two fizzling out and one remaining in the front