Reports Report 2172ax (Event 2172-2026)

Observer
Name Cookie M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Charleston, WV
Latitude 38° 18' 11.23'' N (38.30312°)
Longitude 81° 44' 58.59'' W (-81.749607°)
Elevation 324.590027m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-26 20:50 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-27 00:50 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 262°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 83.34°
First elevation 46°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Orange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It was similar to a firework: big ball and long tail behind