Reports Report 301b (Event 301-2026)

Observer
Name Matthew R
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks There was a trial of “flame” like a flying jet behind it that was long. It always moved fast but not like a shooting star. Extremely fast from looking up and going down and to the right. It disappears on the ridge line and couldn’t keep following it.
Location
Address Oxford, CT
Latitude 41° 26' 48.2'' N (41.446722°)
Longitude 73° 8' 44.51'' W (-73.145696°)
Elevation 192.938843m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-11 17:01 EST
UT Date & Time 2026-01-11 22:01 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 170°
Moving
Facing azimuth 41.15°
First azimuth 27.76°
First elevation 57°
Last azimuth 43.39°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -