Reports Report 2543iq (Event 2543-2026)

Observer
Name Patrick G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Was very impressive that it was so prominent during the brightest time of day.
Location
Address , NY
Latitude 40° 45' 21.86'' N (40.756073°)
Longitude 73° 50' 43.03'' W (-73.845286°)
Elevation 3.726981m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-04-07 14:35 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-04-07 18:35 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 87°
Moving
Facing azimuth 144.08°
First azimuth 87.95°
First elevation 21°
Last azimuth 205.12°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It broke off about midway through fragmented and one larger fragment kept traveling until it finally exploded
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It broke off about midway through fragmented and one larger fragment kept traveling until it finally exploded