Reports Report 5097c (Event 5097-2026)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Steve N |
| Experience Level | 4/5 |
| Remarks | I have an unpolluted, dark, view of the open night sky. I know this occurred on the 4th of July, but I can say with certainty it wasn't a firework. I'm a local park ranger with years of night shift and outdoor experience. I've witnessed a lot of regular showers, but I'm so glad I was able to witness this one first hand in it's entirety. The best one I've ever seen in person! |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Ewen, MI |
| Latitude | 46° 34' 18.52'' N (46.57181°) |
| Longitude | 89° 28' 26.43'' W (-89.474007°) |
| Elevation | 384.976m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2026-07-04 23:55 EDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2026-07-05 03:55 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up right to down left |
| Descent Angle | 247° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 104.7° |
| First azimuth | 116.84° |
| First elevation | 43° |
| Last azimuth | 76.22° |
| Last elevation | 15° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -8 |
| Color | Light Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 1s |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | Train was smaller fragments burning up, 1 to 2 seconds. Not sure of the length |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | Larger piece, with trail of fragments, broke in to a couple large pieces and several smaller. |