It was pretty straight up from my vantage point, definitely between 65-75 degrees. Was angled almost straight down on its path. Had a glowing tail that lasted several seconds with broken pieces separating from main fireball.
Location
Address
Blacksburg, VA
Latitude
37° 13' 56.22'' N (37.232283°)
Longitude
80° 25' 7.5'' W (-80.418751°)
Elevation
639.613586m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-04-10 21:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2026-04-11 01:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
191°
Moving
Facing azimuth
65.43°
First azimuth
62.5°
First elevation
68°
Last azimuth
64.43°
Last elevation
53°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
20°
Remarks
The trail was glowing for several seconds. I noticed several pieces breaking off of the main fireball and separating into the glowing trail.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
No flash, but I did see several pieces break off the main fireball and separate by being taken over by the glowing tail.
