Reports Report 2543bb (Event 2543-2026)

Observer
Name Justin L
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Fireball seemed to have extremely close proximity; it seemed to be < 1000 ft of altitude and perhaps 500 ft horizontal offset from my viewing location.
Location
Address Lawrence Township, NJ
Latitude 40° 18' 8.8'' N (40.302445°)
Longitude 74° 44' 38.08'' W (-74.74391°)
Elevation 55.524746m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-04-07 14:34 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-04-07 18:34 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 92°
Moving
Facing azimuth 131.7°
First azimuth 54.93°
First elevation 29°
Last azimuth 211.26°
Last elevation 27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks several trailing smaller particles