Reports Report 1708k (Event 1708-2026)

Observer
Name Tiffany M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. I’ve never seen one so bright or an explosion
Location
Address Rose Hill, NC
Latitude 34° 49' 35.21'' N (34.826448°)
Longitude 78° 1' 33.43'' W (-78.025954°)
Elevation 29.900023m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-12 20:45 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-13 00:45 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 206°
Moving
Facing azimuth 60°
First azimuth 60°
First elevation 76°
Last azimuth 50°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It got bright then it exploded into a handful of pieces and they flew in different directions
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Broke apart after explosion and flew in different directions