Reports Report 4942p (Event 4942-2026)

Observer
Name Brian G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Low competing light over the bay helped the visibility from the south end of the island. My wife witnessed the meteor as well.
Location
Address Ocean City, NJ
Latitude 39° 14' 33.77'' N (39.242715°)
Longitude 74° 37' 16.91'' W (-74.621365°)
Elevation 0.382353m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-06-30 22:46 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-07-01 02:46 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 102°
Moving
Facing azimuth
First azimuth 154.18°
First elevation 70°
Last azimuth
Last elevation 70°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 4s
Length
Remarks Glowing train remained visible for quite a distance above the bay for approximately 4 seconds
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -