Reports Report 1650co (Event 1650-2026)

Observer
Name Michael M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was driving on Rt 80 heading west, I almost thought a missile was striking NJ. I have never seen anything like it.
Location
Address Rockaway, NJ
Latitude 40° 51' 20.17'' N (40.855603°)
Longitude 74° 23' 29.08'' W (-74.391411°)
Elevation 68.528809m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-11 00:02 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-11 04:02 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 159°
Moving
Facing azimuth 302.9°
First azimuth 303.18°
First elevation 71°
Last azimuth 302°
Last elevation 16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -28
Color Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
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Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -