Reports Report 1563fh (Event 1563-2026)

Observer
Name Tom H
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks This has been reported on Facebook by others in the area
Location
Address Freedom, PA
Latitude 40° 40' 29.77'' N (40.674937°)
Longitude 80° 12' 7.82'' W (-80.202171°)
Elevation 335.106659m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-08 21:45 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-09 01:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 101°
Moving
Facing azimuth 174.2°
First azimuth 124.86°
First elevation 27°
Last azimuth 175.25°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Appeared like a small explosion. Similar to a firework
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Bright flash with what looked like small bright pieces flying off