Reports Report 1563dq (Event 1563-2026)

Observer
Name Jonathan S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks The light was very bright and blue
Location
Address Greenbelt, MD
Latitude 39° 0' 40.65'' N (39.011293°)
Longitude 76° 52' 42.68'' W (-76.878523°)
Elevation 69.666695m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-08 21:42 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-09 01:42 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 179°
Moving
Facing azimuth 270.6°
First azimuth 270.6°
First elevation 62°
Last azimuth 270.95°
Last elevation 39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Dark Blue, Blue, Light Blue
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 -