Reports Report 1828bc (Event 1828-2026)

Observer
Name Terry W
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks It was only short in duration, and appeared at fairly low altitude ( 1000-2000 ft above ground)
Location
Address Hagerstown, MD
Latitude 39° 36' 18.89'' N (39.605246°)
Longitude 77° 43' 30.68'' W (-77.725188°)
Elevation 162.344589m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-17 09:03 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-17 13:03 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 213°
Moving
Facing azimuth 30°
First azimuth 50°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 60°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -30
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Bright flash just before it disappeared
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -