Reports Report 2618a (Event 2618-2026)

Observer
Name Daniel V
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I am a scientist (chemist) but not a trained observer. This is new to me. I also know it was consistent with a nickel or maybe copper ionization pattern.
Location
Address Papillion, NE
Latitude 41° 8' 13.62'' N (41.137118°)
Longitude 96° 0' 49.83'' W (-96.013842°)
Elevation 333.615173m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-04-08 22:30 CDT
UT Date & Time 2026-04-09 03:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 153°
Moving
Facing azimuth 300.17°
First azimuth 274.13°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 328.74°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Green
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 -