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Observer
Name
Jen A
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
So bright with a huge tail. The fireball
Split to two at the end. It was so bright and felt
So close. In the ocean on a cruise ship south of Florida keys when it was observed
Location
Address
Marathon, FL
Latitude
23° 49' 29.28'' N (23.824801°)
Longitude
81° 5' 10.82'' W (-81.08634°)
Elevation
-1301.290527m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-05-08 22:50 ?
UT Date & Time
2026-05-09 03:50 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
110°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
309.56°
First elevation
90°
Last azimuth
33.3°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-
Color
Green, Orange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
4s
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Split into 2 fireballs at the end
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-