Reports Report 2617e (Event 2617-2026)

Observer
Name Charles G
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks Was driving south east on Sing Sing Rd, Horseheads, NY.
Location
Address Horseheads, NY
Latitude 42° 10' 43.86'' N (42.178851°)
Longitude 76° 51' 45.23'' W (-76.862563°)
Elevation 302.316711m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-04-09 00:16 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-04-09 04:16 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 250°
Moving
Facing azimuth 143°
First azimuth 160°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 135°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Pink, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Object illuminated upon entry then split into 2-3 pieces just before disappearing.