Reports Report 5314a (Event 5314-2026)

Observer
Name Richard K
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was traveling very fast and was extremely clear. Looked like a flaming basketball across the sky and lasted 3 seconds and then disappeared as if it ran out of fuel. Maybe observed a slight smoke trail or maybe some blue coloring when it flamed out. Could not have been a plane or any satellite.
Location
Address Midland, TX
Latitude 32° 1' 4.33'' N (32.01787°)
Longitude 102° 10' 35.98'' W (-102.176662°)
Elevation 869.447m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-07-10 05:50 CDT
UT Date & Time 2026-07-10 10:50 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 273°
Moving
Facing azimuth 344.79°
First azimuth 353.27°
First elevation 34°
Last azimuth 337.43°
Last elevation 34°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange - looked like fire
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -