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Observer
Name
GREG R
Experience Level
5/5
Remarks
The fireball was still active in down angle flight when I lost sight of it in the tree line. The orange color was striking as I have never seen a fireball this color in the dozens I have seen over the decades.
Location
Address
, VA
Latitude
38° 16' 27.16'' N (38.274211°)
Longitude
78° 25' 0.39'' W (-78.416775°)
Elevation
195.79895m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-06-20 22:40 EDT
UT Date & Time
2026-06-21 02:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
104°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
108°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
196°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Orange
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
-
