American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1981r (Event 1981-2026)

Observer
Name Rebecca P
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was traveling directly east in my car and the meteor passed overhead slightly south ( to my right) also traveling from west to east. It was very bright and large with a tail. It was only in view for a few seconds until I lost sight of it behind a group of trees. I’ve never seen anything like it in person and I’m hoping that someone else may have witnessed this one as well.
Location
Address Dexter, MI
Latitude 42° 19' 30.72'' N (42.325199°)
Longitude 83° 56' 36.02'' W (-83.94334°)
Elevation 285.764069m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-22 00:43 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-22 04:43 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 99°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 90°
First elevation 41°
Last azimuth 90°
Last elevation 23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color White and yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -