Reports Report 1828dv (Event 1828-2026)

Observer
Name David G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This was viewed in daylight and even through several cloud formations. Very bright!
Location
Address Ypsilanti, MI
Latitude 42° 9' 37.08'' N (42.160299°)
Longitude 83° 36' 11.52'' W (-83.603201°)
Elevation 211.564896m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-17 08:57 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-17 12:57 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 156°
Moving
Facing azimuth 93.58°
First azimuth 94.3°
First elevation 43°
Last azimuth 96.51°
Last elevation 17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 10°
Remarks Smoke trail seen in the daylight.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -