American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1707bu (Event 1707-2026)

Observer
Name BARBARA B
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks As I was driving west on New Bern Avenue just past the intersection at Old Milburnie Road I noticed a very bright light in the sky in front of me moving rapidly from left to right. I watched it for several seconds before my vision was obstructed and I could no longer see the light.
Location
Address Raleigh, NC
Latitude 35° 46' 49.18'' N (35.780329°)
Longitude 78° 38' 13.29'' W (-78.637024°)
Elevation 104.751274m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-12 20:10 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-13 00:10 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 45°
Moving
Facing azimuth 270°
First azimuth 270°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color bright 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 -