Reports Report 2543bx (Event 2543-2026)

Observer
Name Tom W
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Sitting stationary in a truck object was Bright green, moved fast across the windshield of the truck from left to right. Broke into several pieces. Witnessed by my son as well.
Location
Address Wilmington, DE
Latitude 39° 43' 58.29'' N (39.732859°)
Longitude 75° 31' 8.87'' W (-75.519131°)
Elevation 3.532526m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-04-07 14:34 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-04-07 18:34 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 92°
Moving
Facing azimuth 100.89°
First azimuth 43.11°
First elevation 61°
Last azimuth 159.75°
Last elevation 55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 20s
Length
Remarks A glowing train, white in color.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Saw it break into 5 pieces, each with a small white tail