Reports Report 1828ab (Event 1828-2026)

Observer
Name Heidi K
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was a a large ball with a relatively short tail and it appeared to flame out above the tree line.
Location
Address , VA
Latitude 38° 24' 57.77'' N (38.416048°)
Longitude 77° 36' 32.27'' W (-77.608963°)
Elevation 91.784386m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-17 09:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-17 13:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 226°
Moving
Facing azimuth 307.33°
First azimuth 313.75°
First elevation 15°
Last azimuth 314.37°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -