Reports Report 2642k (Event 2642-2026)

Observer
Name Victoria d
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was on my couch and caught this very bright red/orange object shooting across the sky in my peripheral. It was very quick and I saw it go past the holiday inn hotel across from my apartment building so I could only see some of the trajectory.
Location
Address Chicago, IL
Latitude 41° 53' 15.41'' N (41.887615°)
Longitude 87° 38' 17.89'' W (-87.638303°)
Elevation 182.023193m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-04-10 21:49 CDT
UT Date & Time 2026-04-11 02:49 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 256°
Moving
Facing azimuth 21.89°
First azimuth 23.47°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 33.02°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Orange, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -