Reports Report 1828aw (Event 1828-2026)

Observer
Name L M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Sunny day and fireball was bright enough to see clearly. Trail of light off backend.
Location
Address Leesburg, VA
Latitude 39° 6' 4.96'' N (39.101377°)
Longitude 77° 32' 21.04'' W (-77.539179°)
Elevation 87.221306m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-17 08:55 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-17 12:55 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 230°
Moving
Facing azimuth 300.41°
First azimuth 311.68°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 296.05°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Yellow, Light Yellow
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 -