Reports Report 1563ih (Event 1563-2026)

Observer
Name Chris H
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks My husband and I both saw it. He was driving, I was in the passenger seat and saw it first, followed by my husband.
Location
Address Fairfax, VA
Latitude 38° 48' 43.37'' N (38.812046°)
Longitude 77° 16' 0.52'' W (-77.266812°)
Elevation 110.178589m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-08 21:40 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-09 01:40 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 297°
Moving
Facing azimuth 316.58°
First azimuth 290°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 300°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Blue, Green
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 -