Reports Report 1708ao (Event 1708-2026)

Observer
Name Donald H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This one was incredible, rivaling the last one I saw 5-6 years ago. Bright white through leafless hardwood forest. Totally silent, 3-4 seconds visible.
Location
Address Orange, VA
Latitude 38° 12' 39.22'' N (38.210895°)
Longitude 78° 7' 48.72'' W (-78.130199°)
Elevation 192.164368m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-12 20:52 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-13 00:52 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 118°
Moving
Facing azimuth 218.94°
First azimuth 233.46°
First elevation 32°
Last azimuth 262.17°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color White
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 -