Reports Report 612ca (Event 612-2026)

Observer
Name Zach G
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was driving and didnt see it start, it just caught my eye and thats why they video wasn't great.
Location
Address Arcadia, WI
Latitude 44° 12' 44.37'' N (44.212324°)
Longitude 91° 27' 43.5'' W (-91.462084°)
Elevation 374.351868m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-24 00:30 CST
UT Date & Time 2026-01-24 06:30 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 104°
Moving
Facing azimuth 350.2°
First azimuth 349.61°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 348.22°
Last elevation 57°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Yellow, Gold
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Many, many glowing gold colored pieces, tens of pieces, maybe over a hundred. Looked like a golden sparkler in slow motion with a lot of small details.