Reports Report 2172l (Event 2172-2026)

Observer
Name Caden B
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Turned around and happened to see it. Was just above the ridge of the mountains. Had a glittery/colorful effect/trail. Thought it was a firework at first. Disappeared just beyond the crest of the mountain— Gibson and High Top mountains.
Location
Address Free Union, VA
Latitude 38° 10' 41.65'' N (38.178236°)
Longitude 78° 35' 38.62'' W (-78.59406°)
Elevation 193.625458m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-26 20:51 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-27 00:51 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 150°
Moving
Facing azimuth 334.78°
First azimuth 332.38°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 324.64°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Purple, Light Green, Yellow, Red
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 -