Reports Report 417j (Event 417-2026)

Observer
Name Michelle M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I couldn’t believe my eyes! It was so big and bright, with a big white streak behind it, and then faded to blue then dark.
Location
Address Nantucket, MA
Latitude 41° 15' 36.53'' N (41.260147°)
Longitude 69° 59' 56.39'' W (-69.998998°)
Elevation 6.823512m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-16 18:06 EST
UT Date & Time 2026-01-16 23:06 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 246°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 5.14°
First elevation 52°
Last azimuth 10.86°
Last elevation 39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Light Yellow, blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -