Reports Report 2066l (Event 2066-2025)

Observer
Name Chuck G
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks was not a rocket launch, which we have plenty of. completely wrong flight for that.
Location
Address Rockledge, FL
Latitude 28° 18' 52.91'' N (28.314697°)
Longitude 80° 44' 12.08'' W (-80.73669°)
Elevation 6.589578m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-04-11 22:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2025-04-12 02:00 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 110°
Moving
Facing azimuth 70°
First azimuth 60°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 90°
Last elevation 55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Orange-white
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks long train of orange-white, several pieces broke free, big flare, then faded as it disappeared. Saw only part of trail, hidden behind roof then trees.