American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1406u (Event 1406-2025)

Observer
Name James C
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Chesterfield, VA
Latitude 37° 26' 31.95'' N (37.442207°)
Longitude 77° 32' 55.01'' W (-77.548613°)
Elevation 61.158989m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-03-06 21:39 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-03-07 02:39 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 176°
Moving
Facing azimuth 338.07°
First azimuth 343.56°
First elevation 64°
Last azimuth 133.63°
Last elevation 66°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 12°
Remarks Super bright glowing train followed behind, fading as it shot through the sky. Was very similar to the trail of a bright firework shooting into the sky
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Half a dozen smaller pieces breaking off. Each had its own small trail for about 0.5-1 seconds before fading out into the night sky.