Reports Report 3042ej (Event 3042-2026)

Observer
Name Alessandro T
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks As an astronomy enthusiast, shooting stars spotter and photographer I never saw a fireball so big and long lasting
Location
Address , Lazio (IT)
Latitude 41° 52' 10.01'' N (41.869447°)
Longitude 12° 27' 47.4'' E (12.463168°)
Elevation 21.453417m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-04-24 00:46 CEST
UT Date & Time 2026-04-23 22:46 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 235°
Moving
Facing azimuth 293.84°
First azimuth 326.21°
First elevation 33°
Last azimuth 271.83°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Blue, Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 4s
Length 20°
Remarks more glowing, white. The fireball itself was blue and green
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -