Reports Report 873u (Event 873-2026)

Observer
Name Marcus M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I've seen two shooting stars before both were white and small. This one had a visible blue dome with purple/orange in the middle. It was wide and looked like it was within a few miles of me.
Location
Address Valparaiso, IN
Latitude 41° 32' 56.5'' N (41.549029°)
Longitude 86° 59' 5.13'' W (-86.984759°)
Elevation 264.078308m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-06 22:45 CST
UT Date & Time 2026-02-07 04:45 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down to up
Descent Angle -
Moving
Facing azimuth 287.19°
First azimuth 286.43°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 289.07°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Blue, Purple
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -