Reports Report 520a (Event 520-2026)

Observer
Name allen C
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks Another surprise sighting, fun to see. Just another oh WOW !
Location
Address Apex, NC
Latitude 35° 40' 6.4'' N (35.668445°)
Longitude 78° 45' 35.66'' W (-78.759906°)
Elevation 118.808403m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-20 06:58 EST
UT Date & Time 2026-01-20 11:58 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 92°
Moving
Facing azimuth 266°
First azimuth 263°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 4s
Length 20°
Remarks glowing tail
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks flashed out
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks things falling away