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Events in 2026   3140-2026 KML

AMS received 4 reports about a fireball seen over Bono East Region, Communauté Urbaine de Niamey and Niamey Urban Community on Monday, April 27th 2026 around 22:54 UT.

D. Sound
2 yes
1 no
C. Sound
3 no
Frag
1 yes
2 no
4  Reports

This appears to be a rocket or satellite reentry and not a natural fireball.

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The witness heard a sound at same moment of viewing phenomenon (concurrent sound).
The witness heard a delayed sound, after initial view of phenomenon (delayed sound).

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ID UT Date & Time Local Date & Time City State Dur. Magn. D. Sound C. Sound Frag. Observer Exp.
a 2026-04-27 22:38 UT 2026-04-27 22:38 GMT Akokua Bono East Region ≈3.5s -13 ? - - Moses A 2
b 2026-04-27 22:40 UT 2026-04-27 23:40 WAT Niamey Niamey Urban Community ≈45s -9 - - ? Djibrilla A 1
c 2026-04-27 23:40 UT 2026-04-27 23:40 ? Niamey Communauté Urbaine de Niamey ? -11 - - Kandine M 2
d 2026-04-27 22:40 UT 2026-04-27 23:40 WAT Niamey Niamey Urban Community ≈45s -9 ? Abdoulaye Djibeye D 1

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