| Observer |
|
Name |
Peter R |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
In a car with windows up, so unsure of sound. Slowing from 40 mph to 20 at the time of sighting. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Rapid City, SD |
|
Latitude |
44° 0' 36.47'' N (44.01013°)
|
|
Longitude |
103° 18' 11.51'' W (-103.303197°)
|
|
Elevation |
1206.722412m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2026-04-08 20:24 MDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2026-04-09 02:24 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
99° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
238.23° |
|
First azimuth |
184.81° |
|
First elevation |
30° |
|
Last azimuth |
250.24° |
|
Last elevation |
25° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-22 |
|
Color |
Green, Yellow, White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
60s |
|
Length |
60° |
|
Remarks |
Smoke trail |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Bright white flash |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
