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Observer
Name
Janis T
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Object was seen out of the car window while I was driving west. It was in flames when spotted & disappeared behind treeline, probably hitting the ground shortly after sighting. I watched for smoke or signs of crash but saw none while I was passing.
Location
Address
Harrisonburg, VA
Latitude
38° 24' 26.71'' N (38.407419°)
Longitude
78° 49' 36.46'' W (-78.826794°)
Elevation
444.904449m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-03-17 09:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2026-03-17 13:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
207°
Moving
Facing azimuth
313°
First azimuth
8.23°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
350.04°
Last elevation
5°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
it was in flames
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
-
