American Meteor Society

Reports Report 2610ak (Event 2610-2026)

Observer
Name Amy R
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was looking up because I saw a bright light and it was a plane. As the plane approached the fireball came from my right and looked like it was headed towards the plane and the fireball dropped right in front of the plane. I thought it was a missile or something at first and was aimed at the plane.
Location
Address Sheridan, WY
Latitude 44° 42' 22.11'' N (44.706142°)
Longitude 106° 56' 57.75'' W (-106.949375°)
Elevation 1208.47168m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-04-08 20:20 MDT
UT Date & Time 2026-04-09 02:20 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 291°
Moving
Facing azimuth 177.2°
First azimuth 256.71°
First elevation 22°
Last azimuth 158.07°
Last elevation 8°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Green, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -