Reports Report 1828au (Event 1828-2026)

Observer
Name James F
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks Sun rise was to my back. Reflected light seemed to be metallic.
Location
Address Leesburg, VA
Latitude 39° 3' 38.65'' N (39.060737°)
Longitude 77° 27' 45.14'' W (-77.46254°)
Elevation 81.696541m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-17 09:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-17 13:00 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 235°
Moving
Facing azimuth 300°
First azimuth 325°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 300°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -