Reports Report 1402bi (Event 1402-2026)

Observer
Name Katie C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was at 7:30pm headed north on I-87Thruway near the New Platz exit 18, at first I thought it was an airplane but the movement was odd and too low then it got brighter and rounder like a fireball and then burst. I've never seen such a bright fireball and so large and I am an avid meteor shower observer.
Location
Address Albany, NY
Latitude 41° 35' 38.92'' N (41.594144°)
Longitude 73° 56' 53.46'' W (-73.948182°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-02 20:10 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-03 01:10 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 273°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 60°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 337.66°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color Dark Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 50°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -