Reports Report 5097g (Event 5097-2026)

Observer
Name Randi F
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was with 4 others that saw the meteor and all agree it was the brightest we've ever seen
Location
Address Glen Arbor, MI
Latitude 44° 53' 56.52'' N (44.899033°)
Longitude 86° 0' 32.17'' W (-86.008937°)
Elevation 178.363312m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-07-04 23:45 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-07-05 03:45 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 70°
Moving
Facing azimuth 36.22°
First azimuth 45.96°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 43.92°
Last elevation 60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks very bright yellow trail