Reports Report 1828be (Event 1828-2026)

Observer
Name Adam B
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I did the best I could on direction, but to clarify I was driving into Winchester from Delaplane.
Location
Address Winchester, VA
Latitude 39° 6' 38.85'' N (39.110791°)
Longitude 78° 11' 15.89'' W (-78.187748°)
Elevation 202.409973m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-17 08:56 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-17 12:56 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 16°
Moving
Facing azimuth 30.49°
First azimuth 27.75°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 28.57°
Last elevation 52°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It appeared in the daylight sky, got wider as it moved before fading away.