Reports Report 10026g (Event 10026-2025)

Observer
Name Shawn P
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Sighting was very quick and unexpected. At first we thought it was a shooting star but was much larger and brighter. Found this site using ChatGPT to check local news.
Location
Address Apollo Beach, FL
Latitude 27° 45' 6.87'' N (27.751908°)
Longitude 82° 25' 51.96'' W (-82.4311°)
Elevation 2.83664m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-12-17 18:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-12-17 23:30 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 95°
Moving
Facing azimuth 123.34°
First azimuth 121.59°
First elevation 57°
Last azimuth 168.13°
Last elevation 41°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color Purple, Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 30°
Remarks Glowing trail behind glowing ball
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -