Reports Report 2642r (Event 2642-2026)

Observer
Name RC H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks South to north orientation...Quick, but visually enticing
Location
Address Wauconda, IL
Latitude 42° 15' 41.8'' N (42.261611°)
Longitude 88° 9' 5.08'' W (-88.151412°)
Elevation 238.991913m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-04-10 21:50 CDT
UT Date & Time 2026-04-11 02:50 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 265°
Moving
Facing azimuth 85.72°
First azimuth 98.74°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 70.48°
Last elevation 55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Bright white flash before dissipation
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Bright white explosion at the end of its visibility followed by quick dissipation of the cloud