Reports Report 3143q (Event 3143-2026)

Observer
Name CHRISTOPHER A
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks It appeared to be a very very low altitude. A tubular shaped shockwave or "wake" was visible. Like a bullet in a slow motion camera. Absolutely amazing.
Location
Address New Bern, NC
Latitude 35° 4' 41.05'' N (35.07807°)
Longitude 77° 1' 34.46'' W (-77.02624°)
Elevation 7.843838m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-04-27 20:50 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-04-28 00:50 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 95°
Moving
Facing azimuth 200.11°
First azimuth 185.68°
First elevation 19°
Last azimuth 232.7°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Dark Blue, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks A glowing chunk broke off.