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Observer
Name
Jordan P
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Went from basically straight up to slightly diagonal right. Was a white solid light for a few seconds followed by a couple of flashes before it faded out. No train was observed.
Location
Address
Richmond, VA
Latitude
37° 32' 7.83'' N (37.535509°)
Longitude
77° 26' 45.53'' W (-77.445981°)
Elevation
17.9834m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-04-17 21:51 EDT
UT Date & Time
2026-04-18 01:51 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
90°
First azimuth
90°
First elevation
80°
Last azimuth
90°
Last elevation
68°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-
Color
White
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
-
