Reports Report 1563ju (Event 1563-2026)

Observer
Name MARK S
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks apparent size seemed larger than previous fireballs I've seen
Location
Address Middleburg, VA
Latitude 39° 2' 0.25'' N (39.033404°)
Longitude 77° 41' 21.75'' W (-77.689375°)
Elevation 131.943192m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-08 21:30 EDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-09 01:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down right to up left
Descent Angle 271°
Moving
Facing azimuth 10°
First azimuth 35°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 320°
Last elevation 50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Light Blue, Light 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 -