Reports Report 1563gi (Event 1563-2026)

Observer
Name Jonathan D
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Pittsburgh, PA
Latitude 40° 22' 55.25'' N (40.382013°)
Longitude 79° 58' 51.05'' W (-79.980847°)
Elevation 382.464996m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-08 21:50 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-09 01:50 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 98°
Moving
Facing azimuth 171.74°
First azimuth 124.62°
First elevation
Last azimuth 200.47°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Blue, Green, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The blue/green fireball fragmented into 3 or 4 larger pieces and many smaller pieces which then burned out yellowish. No real flash.