Reports Report 3017p (Event 3017-2026)

Observer
Name Patrick K
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Winfield, MO
Latitude 39° 1' 32.04'' N (39.025568°)
Longitude 90° 48' 25.58'' W (-90.807106°)
Elevation 204.036865m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-04-22 22:00 CDT
UT Date & Time 2026-04-23 03:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 275°
Moving
Facing azimuth 185°
First azimuth 185°
First elevation 66°
Last azimuth 130°
Last elevation 66°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Yellow
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 Event Type: Suspected space debris re-entry (multiple fragment fireball) Date: April 22, 2026 Time: ~10:XX PM (local time, Central) (adjust minute if you recall more precisely) Location: Near Winfield, Missouri, USA Direction of Travel: West to East Description: Observed a bright object traveling horizontally across the night sky from west to east. The object appeared to fragment into multiple glowing pieces, resembling fireworks but without a single explosive burst. The fragments remained clustered and continued moving together along the same trajectory before gradually fading and disappearing. The motion was steady and sustained, not a quick streak like a typical shooting star. The fragmentation appeared progressive rather than instantaneous. Duration: Estimated several seconds (longer than a typical meteor) Sound: None observed Weather Conditions: Clear night sky (no visible cloud interference) Additional Notes: Visual appearance strongly resembled multiple glowing fragments moving in formation, consistent with space debris re-entry rather than a single meteor.