Reports Report 2056dr (Event 2056-2026)

Observer
Name Elizabeth S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I’ve seen shooting stars, but this seemed so much larger and closer. The light was larger than those of a lower altitude commercial jet.
Location
Address Michigan City, IN
Latitude 41° 37' 47.88'' N (41.629967°)
Longitude 87° 0' 56.13'' W (-87.015591°)
Elevation 196.307724m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-23 20:30 CDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-24 01:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 65°
Moving
Facing azimuth 49.88°
First azimuth 16.19°
First elevation 53°
Last azimuth 19.23°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Light Blue, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -