Reports Report 1467ml (Event 1467-2026)

Observer
Name Fabian W
Experience Level 5/5
Remarks Observation was made from Neuss (NRW). The low altitude over the rooftops made it feel very close, though it was likely far away.
Location
Address Neuss, Nordrhein-Westfalen (DE)
Latitude 51° 10' 49.42'' N (51.180394°)
Longitude 6° 44' 16.66'' E (6.737962°)
Elevation 40.942719m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-08 19:20 CET
UT Date & Time 2026-03-08 18:20 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 180°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 180°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks I heard a dull, low, but clearly perceptible thud.
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 10°
Remarks The initial streak disappeared quickly, but a small, distinct smoke cloud remained at the exact point of fragmentation. This persistent cloud stayed visible for a significant amount of time after the fireball was gone.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The fireball broke apart into several smaller fragments at the end of its trajectory. A dull, simultaneous thud was heard exactly at the moment of fragmentation.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The fireball had a distinct red color, looking like natural flames. At the end of its trajectory, it broke apart into several smaller fragments. A dull, simultaneous thud was heard exactly at the moment of this fragmentation.