Reports Report 5098a (Event 5098-2026)

Observer
Name Jackie L
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Being 4th of July I am aware of the fireworks but I also know very well the difference between a fireball and fireworks and without a doubt in my mind this was the clearest and brightest fireball I have seen. It was too fast for me to get my camera app ready with my phone by the time I looked up. I had just sat on my son's front lawn to wait for them to light their fireworks.
Location
Address Kennewick, WA
Latitude 46° 11' 54.31'' N (46.19842°)
Longitude 119° 9' 59.92'' W (-119.166644°)
Elevation 166.27m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-07-04 22:15 PDT
UT Date & Time 2026-07-05 05:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 252°
Moving
Facing azimuth 85.51°
First azimuth 78.03°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 29.99°
Last elevation 12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color -
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 -