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Observer
Name
Caden B
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
Turned around and happened to see it. Was just above the ridge of the mountains. Had a glittery/colorful effect/trail. Thought it was a firework at first. Disappeared just beyond the crest of the mountain— Gibson and High Top mountains.
Location
Address
Free Union, VA
Latitude
38° 10' 41.65'' N (38.178236°)
Longitude
78° 35' 38.62'' W (-78.59406°)
Elevation
193.625458m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-03-26 20:51 EDT
UT Date & Time
2026-03-27 00:51 UT
Duration
<1s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
150°
Moving
Facing azimuth
334.78°
First azimuth
332.38°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
324.64°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Purple, Light Green, Yellow, Red
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
-