Reports Report 1402be (Event 1402-2026)

Observer
Name Tim H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Both my wife and I saw it at the same time while driving eastbound on I-90 north of Erie, PA. It was bright and long enough that we were both caught off guard and commented at the same time.
Location
Address Erie, PA
Latitude 42° 6' 36.71'' N (42.110198°)
Longitude 79° 58' 33.84'' W (-79.976066°)
Elevation 359.465088m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-02 19:45 EST
UT Date & Time 2026-03-03 00:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 48.46°
First azimuth 47.31°
First elevation 48°
Last azimuth 46.28°
Last elevation 12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -