American Meteor Society

Reports Report 4372ot (Event 4372-2026)

Observer
Name Kristy H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was close to a fireworks store and I thought people were shooting fireworks early. It was so bright and was headed on an angle over the horizon I began to think it was a plane or helicopter in distress. I lost sight of it behind the hotel. I determined it was not a crash when I did not see fire or smoke.
Location
Address Brilliant, AL
Latitude 33° 59' 3.49'' N (33.984303°)
Longitude 87° 46' 33.31'' W (-87.775919°)
Elevation 190.63m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-06-14 22:20 CDT
UT Date & Time 2026-06-15 03:20 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 99°
Moving
Facing azimuth 279.17°
First azimuth -
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 100°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -