Reports Report 2618c (Event 2618-2026)

Observer
Name Quinten F
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I watch the sky, take pictures of the moon frequently, seen the space station go by, but this is the most incredible thing I've seen in the sky
Location
Address Duncombe, IA
Latitude 42° 26' 57.17'' N (42.449215°)
Longitude 93° 59' 49.26'' W (-93.997016°)
Elevation 336.596191m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-04-08 23:04 CDT
UT Date & Time 2026-04-09 04:04 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 125°
Moving
Facing azimuth 249.74°
First azimuth 230.62°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 247.49°
Last elevation 27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color White, Light Yellow, orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks White, brighter yellow then orange
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Broke into 3 pieces