Reports Report 2172dm (Event 2172-2026)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Christopher D |
| Experience Level | 2/5 |
| Remarks | Object was relatively slow-moving, teardrop-shaped, and traveled at a uniform brightness before exiting field of view. No visible fragmentation, tail, or change in luminosity. Observed while driving. Location approximate. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Boone, NC |
| Latitude | 36° 16' 40.43'' N (36.277896°) |
| Longitude | 81° 39' 0.47'' W (-81.65013°) |
| Elevation | 972.912354m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2026-03-26 21:00 EDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2026-03-27 01:00 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up right to down left |
| Descent Angle | 234° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 351.11° |
| First azimuth | 349.95° |
| First elevation | 45° |
| Last azimuth | 345.56° |
| Last elevation | 12° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -6 |
| Color | 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 | - |