Reports Report 612r (Event 612-2026)

Observer
Name Jesse G
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Braidwood, IL
Latitude 41° 15' 57.02'' N (41.265838°)
Longitude 88° 14' 45.32'' W (-88.245922°)
Elevation 176.1082m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-24 00:30 CST
UT Date & Time 2026-01-24 06:30 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 92°
Moving
Facing azimuth 277.98°
First azimuth 267.46°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 286.42°
Last elevation 53°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 15°
Remarks Trail was inconsistent and sometimes thicker and longer or short and thin. Seemed to be breaking up.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks I could clearly see pieces coming off. Like Itty bitty sparks trailing off.