Reports Report 1708r (Event 1708-2026)

Observer
Name Dan M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks i was in the car, driver seat, approaching traffic light. so i was behind glass with possible reflections but it looked real.
Location
Address Centreville, VA
Latitude 38° 50' 5.69'' N (38.834914°)
Longitude 77° 27' 22.62'' W (-77.456282°)
Elevation 81.65834m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-12 20:47 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-13 00:47 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 147°
Moving
Facing azimuth 216.01°
First azimuth 218.5°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 229.12°
Last elevation 27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks split in 2, bigger piece to the left and flared
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks split in 2, bigger piece to the left and flared