Reports Report 1563ia (Event 1563-2026)

Observer
Name Jen R
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was inside of my home viewing, unexpectedly, through the tall windows of my chalet. It appeared that it was right outside of the window.
Location
Address , VA
Latitude 38° 56' 9.66'' N (38.936017°)
Longitude 78° 4' 0.76'' W (-78.066877°)
Elevation 559.4823m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-08 21:41 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-09 01:41 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 12°
Moving
Facing azimuth 336.41°
First azimuth 347.99°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 315.3°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Blue, Light Blue, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It looked as though it got brighter and then broke apart and faded right in front of our deck.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -