Reports Report 1333j (Event 1333-2026)

Observer
Name Steve R
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks Trajectory was almost vertical straight down
Location
Address Annandale, VA
Latitude 38° 48' 43.98'' N (38.812218°)
Longitude 77° 15' 13.29'' W (-77.253691°)
Elevation 102.825813m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-27 22:38 EST
UT Date & Time 2026-02-28 03:38 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 174°
Moving
Facing azimuth 345°
First azimuth 340°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 345°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
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 Yes
Remarks Flickered several times, had gold sparks falling off