Reports Report 1707ay (Event 1707-2026)

Observer
Name Scott M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Very exciting. The first one I've ever seen.
Location
Address Charleston, WV
Latitude 38° 20' 53.31'' N (38.348143°)
Longitude 81° 40' 22.57'' W (-81.672937°)
Elevation 291.120972m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-12 20:05 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-13 00:05 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 277°
Moving
Facing azimuth 149.4°
First azimuth 165.87°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 121.47°
Last elevation 41°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Looked like sparks