Reports Report 3098a (Event 3098-2026)

Observer
Name Mike E
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Seen during Northwest Suburban Astronomy Club Astronomy Day
Location
Address Palatine, IL
Latitude 42° 4' 33.76'' N (42.076045°)
Longitude 88° 4' 40.47'' W (-88.077908°)
Elevation 231.250412m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-04-25 21:25 CDT
UT Date & Time 2026-04-26 02:25 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 161°
Moving
Facing azimuth 185°
First azimuth 190°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 200°
Last elevation 14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -